Showers and storms developed by the early afternoon within an area of greater moisture across the central Appalachians. The storms were also fueled by good instability in the lower portion of the atmosphere and plenty of daytime heating. Some of these storms reached severe levels, producing damaging winds and large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 03-SEP-11 14:25:00 to 03-SEP-11 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEALING SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew large tree limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 03-SEP-11 15:00:00 to 03-SEP-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORISKANY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds blew several trees down on Craig Creek Road. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 03-SEP-11 15:30:00 to 03-SEP-11 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIVEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on Route 606 near the Botetourt County border.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 03-SEP-11 12:35:00 to 03-SEP-11 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDVALE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew trees down along Irish Creek Road. Damage values are estimated.

Hail in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 03-SEP-11 14:00:00 to 03-SEP-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOT SPGS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Ping pong ball size hail fell at the Homestead Resort.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 03-SEP-11 16:10:00 to 03-SEP-11 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT CHISWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds blew multiple large tree limbs down near, and out to a one mile radius from Exit 84 of Interstate 81.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 03-SEP-11 16:20:00 to 03-SEP-11 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NARROWS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down across Stock Pen Mountain Road, blocking the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 03-SEP-11 16:25:00 to 03-SEP-11 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHRISTIANSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on a power line along East Main Street near Park Street. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 03-SEP-11 16:35:00 to 03-SEP-11 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MECHANICSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on Highway 42 in the Crandon area. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 03-SEP-11 16:35:00 to 03-SEP-11 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOUCHINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on a power line on McDaniel Drive. Damage values are estimated.

Lightning in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 03-SEP-11 16:40:00 to 03-SEP-11 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAHAMS FORGE
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: State Official

Lightning struck a residence in the 100 block of Southcrest Drive. A small fire developed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 03-SEP-11 14:00:00 to 03-SEP-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew trees down along Hays Creek Road. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 03-SEP-11 14:15:00 to 03-SEP-11 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: (HSP)INGALLS FLD HOT
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Hail in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 03-SEP-11 14:33:00 to 03-SEP-11 14:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWMOOR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 03-SEP-11 14:30:00 to 03-SEP-11 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVINGTON CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees along Valley Ridge Road. Damage values are estimated.