A strong wind flow existed ahead of a cold front.  Thunderstorms were racing northeast at speeds over 60 mph.
The strongest storms moved from Wayne and Lincoln Counties on through Kanawha County to Braxton County.  Wind damage was most widespread in the urban areas around Charleston.  A wind gust to 60 mph was measured at the National Weather Service Office in the Southridge section of Charleston.  A gust of around 70 mph was estimated from Flatwoods of Braxton County.  Numerous trees or large branches were blown down, some onto power lines and houses.  In Kanawha County, 29,000 customers were without power.  Yeager Airport generator failed, causing flights to be delayed and diverted.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-APR-11 17:44:00 to 04-APR-11 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTH
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A wind gust to 60 mph was measured at the National Weather Service Office.  Trees and large limbs were blown down in the vicinity.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-APR-11 17:44:00 to 04-APR-11 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous trees were blown down in Little Creek Park, blocking the roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-APR-11 17:30:00 to 04-APR-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALUM CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees fell onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-APR-11 18:00:00 to 04-APR-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ACCOVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.

Hail in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-APR-11 17:35:00 to 04-APR-11 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-APR-11 17:27:00 to 04-APR-11 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-APR-11 16:55:00 to 04-APR-11 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees fell onto power lines.  A tree also fell onto a trailer.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-APR-11 17:26:00 to 04-APR-11 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMLIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A wind gust to 70 mph was estimated by the cooperative observer.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-APR-11 18:27:00 to 04-APR-11 18:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLATWOODS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A wind gust to around 70 mph was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-APR-11 17:31:00 to 04-APR-11 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALUM CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Large trees were blown down.  Siding was ripped off outbuildings.  A trampoline was picked up and thrown about 100 feet.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-APR-11 17:32:00 to 04-APR-11 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALUM CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Power lines were knocked down by fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-APR-11 17:52:00 to 04-APR-11 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTLEDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The roof was damaged to the Valley Grove Nazarene Church on Rutledge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-APR-11 17:50:00 to 04-APR-11 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CRW) YEAGER ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Six to ten large trees were uprooted along Coonskin Drive.  One fallen tree damaged the metal roof to a business.  One house was slightly damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-APR-11 17:48:00 to 04-APR-11 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous trees were blown down in the Fort Hill and South Hills sections of Charleston.  Some of the fallen trees damaged houses.

Hail in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-APR-11 17:35:00 to 04-APR-11 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTT DEPOT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-APR-11 17:42:00 to 04-APR-11 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST ALBANS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees fell in scattered locations throughout the town.