A strong closed upper level low pressure moved across the Ohio valley, producing a variety of extreme weather across southwest Virginia. In advance of this system,
strong southeast winds produced wind damage across the higher elevations. These southeast winds also provided strong upslope lifting along the Blue Ridge. This helped produce heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches and areas of flash flooding. Enough heating occurred ahead of the cold front on the 16th to trigger severe thunderstorms along and east of the Blue Ridge, resulting in widespread thunderstorm wind damage and two tornadoes. Behind the storms, strong northwest winds knocked down many trees given the very wet soil conditions.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:34:00 to 16-APR-11 13:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOGGINSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Heavy rains caused flooding just northwest of Rocky Mount. Grassy Hill Road was flooded by the Blackwater River with water and debris running across the road. Coles Creek Road was also flooded.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:37:00 to 16-APR-11 13:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: WIRTZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Heavy rains caused some flooding in the Wirtz area. Deep water was covering an underpass on Virgil H Goode Highway and another underpass on Wirtz Road.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:23:00 to 16-APR-11 13:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRICES FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Greater than 6 inches of water was flowing across Keisters Branch Road.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 11:15:00 to 16-APR-11 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FANCY GAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Heavy rains caused a mudslide on Highway 52 near Fancy Gap.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 14:10:00 to 16-APR-11 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Route 24.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 11:00:00 to 16-APR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIPERS GAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Heavy rains caused Coal Creek to flood Coal Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 14:25:00 to 16-APR-11 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARVONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds in Arvonia.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 13:55:00 to 16-APR-11 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BOSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down by strong winds on Plywood Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 14:05:00 to 16-APR-11 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: AARONS CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three trees and power lines were blown down on Bill Tuck Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 13:15:00 to 16-APR-11 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRETNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong thunderstorm winds blew down 3 to 4 large trees and several smaller trees in the area.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 13:00:00 to 16-APR-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLADEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rains caused Chestnut Creek to flood Creekview Drive.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 11:15:00 to 16-APR-11 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLADESBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Heavy rains caused Big Reed Island Creek to flood Creekside Drive.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:42:00 to 16-APR-11 13:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERRUM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Heavy rains caused flooding in the Ferrum area. Water was out of a ditch and flooding the intersection of Franklin Street and Turners Creek Road. Story Creek was also flooding the intersection of Franklin Street and Old Ferrum Road.

Hail in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:58:00 to 16-APR-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIMBER RIDGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell on Interstate 81 between mile marker 195 and 196. This storm then produced golf ball size hail in Fairfield.

Hail in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:35:00 to 16-APR-11 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NATURAL BRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 13:05:00 to 16-APR-11 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAPHINE
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gust of 68 MPH measured in Raphine.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:50:00 to 16-APR-11 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: THAXTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees down along Dickerson Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 13:53:00 to 16-APR-11 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEET BRIAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Two trees blown down by strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYNCHBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 13:35:00 to 16-APR-11 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYH IVY HILL ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down off of Fort Avenue and another off of Forest Brook Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 13:45:00 to 16-APR-11 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKNEAL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees down and shingles blown off of houses near Brookneal.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 13:20:00 to 16-APR-11 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINGGOLD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down by strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 13:10:00 to 16-APR-11 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLAIRS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Two trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds.

High Wind in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 15-APR-11 16:00:00 to 16-APR-11 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Thunderstorm winds knocked down a couple of trees just east of Bland.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 13:30:00 to 16-APR-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Goose Creek was flooding Wilkerson Mill Road with water and debris in the roadway.

Flash Flood in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:38:00 to 16-APR-11 13:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRINGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous road closures due to flooding in the Buchanan area. State Routes 640, 643, 644 and 645 were all closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:50:00 to 16-APR-11 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:30:00 to 16-APR-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MITCHELLTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Heavy rains caused flooding of low lying areas including public and private roads. Some businesses and homes were also flooded.

Flash Flood in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:30:00 to 16-APR-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT LEWIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dry Run caused flooding of Muddy Run Road and Dry Run Road.

Flash Flood in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 13:15:00 to 16-APR-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLASGOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread reports of flash flooding across the county. One family had to be evacuated along Muddy Lane. One basement was also flooded with significant damage. there was also a water rescue on Furrs Mill Road which was flooded by the Maury River. As many as 33 roads were closed through the county at one point due to flooding.

Flash Flood in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:38:00 to 16-APR-11 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: AGRICOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flooding was occurring alon Buffalo Springs Turnpike.

Flash Flood in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 13:42:00 to 16-APR-11 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDLEDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Heavy rains caused several creeks to flood over roadways. Franklin Creek flooded the Lexington Turnpike, Stonehouse Creek flooded Fancy Hill Road, Maple Run Creek flooded Flat Woods Road, Maple Run Creek flooded Maple Run Road and Woodson Road was flooded by the Piney River.

Flash Flood in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 14:00:00 to 16-APR-11 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NARUNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Heavy rains caused a creek to flood Collins Ferry Road.

High Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:00:00 to 16-APR-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to 200 reports of trees down and 25 power lines across the county. Strong winds behind the squall line combined with very wet soil conditions led to the falling trees.

High Wind in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 15-APR-11 18:30:00 to 16-APR-11 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The mesonet station at Tazewell Middle School measured wind gusts up to 59 MPH. These winds were strong enough to blown down several trees throughout the county. A deck was also blown into Route 460 near Bluefield.

High Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 15-APR-11 22:18:00 to 16-APR-11 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Strong winds blew done several trees near Town Springs Road, and one tree on Apple Valley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 11:30:00 to 16-APR-11 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOYD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 11:30:00 to 16-APR-11 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW CASTLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A couple of trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:10:00 to 16-APR-11 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOYD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rains caused numerous roads to be flooded across the county. This includes Route 8 between Floyd and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Strong Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:00:00 to 16-APR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong winds combined with saturated soil to topple a tree in Wytheville. this tree fell on a mobile home killing one women and severely injuring another.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:38:00 to 16-APR-11 12:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINCASTLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew trees blown down across the county.

Tornado in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 13:03:00 to 16-APR-11 13:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: VESUVIUS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down along South River Road a little less than a half mile south of the intersection with Highway 56. There was minor damage  to a garage, house and barn along South River Road. Several cedar trees were also snapped off at this location. The tornado continued northeast with intermittent damage to trees and the siding of some homes. The tornado crossed Route 56 and lifted near the Augusta County border. Along South River Road in Vesuvius a large cedar tree was uprooted and fell on a metal carport. Winds were estimated to be up to 85 MPH with this tornado.

Tornado in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 13:50:00 to 16-APR-11 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYO
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado with winds estimated up to 120 MPH entered Halifax County around 250 PM from Person County North Carolina. It entered as an EF2 and continued producing EF1 to EF2 damage all the way to Stuanton River State Park at the confluence of the Dan and Lower Roanoke Rivers. Four mobile homes were destroyed along its path in Virginia and one received major damage. Three stick built homes had major damage. Four other homes had minor damage with another four seeing minor impacts. There were also numerous outbuildings and sheds that were destroyed. Numerous trees were also destroyed, with an estimated 60 to 100 acres of trees destroyed within the Staunton River State Park. Winds were estimated to be up to 120 MPH with this tornado.

Flash Flood in ROANOKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:08:00 to 16-APR-11 13:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rains flooded portions of the southwest part of Roanoke. The intersection of Franklin Road and Colonial Avenue flooded, as well as the intersection of Franklin and Brandon Avenue. A few houses were also flooded.

Flash Flood in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:08:00 to 16-APR-11 13:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAVE SPG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding occurred in the Tanglewood and Cave Spring portions of Roanoke County. Dozens of cars were flooded in Tanglewood's mall's parking lot. Other areas of flooded roadways occurred along Electric Road, Ogden Road and Circle Brook Drive in the Tanglewood area. Merriman Road and Starlight Road flooded in Cave Spring. A large section of Cave Spring High School was also flooded along with numerous homes.

Flash Flood in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:30:00 to 16-APR-11 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: AIRPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Back Creek Flooded along Bent Mountain Road and Cotton Hill Road. Other areas around Bent Mountain also flooded.

Flash Flood in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 12:45:00 to 16-APR-11 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEWARTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Portions of Stewartsville Road from block 24 to 12300 was flooded. Also flooding was reported along Saunders Road.