Two distinct upper level storm systems passed through the area, one in the late morning, the second during the late afternoon and early evening. Each brought a round of active severe weather to the region. Enough time passed after the exit of the first for afternoon heating to play a factor just prior to the arrival of the second. The earlier storms were primarily hail, while the second round consisted of strong damaging winds. Precipitation was also quite heavy with radar estimated rainfall of 1 to 3 inches, although no flooding was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 12:15:00 to 24-MAY-11 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKLYN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that many trees were blown down as a squall line proceeded across Halifax County. A tree fell on a truck in Nathalie and power was knocked out to 1200 customers. Over a dozen roads were closed due to downed trees and one home received minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 16:45:00 to 24-MAY-11 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Power lines were reported down in western Carroll County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 17:28:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAUREL FORK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Winds blew down a few trees in Laurel Fork.

Thunderstorm Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 17:53:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRUZES STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down along Central Academy Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 17:40:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Franklin County public safety director reported numerous trees down due to straight-line winds. Trees blocked Henry road near the intersection with Providence Church Road in the Log Cabin Estates area.  He estimated approximately 2 mile area of microburst damage. Power was knocked out to approximately 500-750 residences in area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 18:32:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A power line was brought down in Chatham.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 19:11:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENTUCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Two trees were blown down in Kentuck.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 19:15:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERDALE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A powerful squall line brought down some trees and power lines on Highway 58 just east of South Boston and also along Wolf Trap Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 19:25:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: RANDOLPH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were reported blown down in the Randolph area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 18:02:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNOW CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated by the the public.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 18:30:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITTLE
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind was measured by the public.

Hail in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 11:25:00 to 24-MAY-11 11:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENHOOK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two reports received of hail quarter to golf ball size.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 11:53:00 to 24-MAY-11 11:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT AIRY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A thunderstorm squall line blew down trees covering portions of Riceville Road east of Gretna.

Hail in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 08:56:00 to 24-MAY-11 08:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOCKMAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 11:00:00 to 24-MAY-11 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLTOWN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 11:58:00 to 24-MAY-11 11:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree onto a house knocking some gutters off.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 17:33:00 to 24-MAY-11 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees were reported down in Cana.

Hail in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 12:27:00 to 24-MAY-11 12:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: (DAN)DANVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 18:02:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNOW CREEK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 09:35:00 to 24-MAY-11 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHLANDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported down in Richlands.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 11:15:00 to 24-MAY-11 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SONTAG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down near Sontag.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 19:11:00 to 24-MAY-11 19:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINGGOLD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A power line was blown down by thunderstorm winds near Ringgold.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 18:48:00 to 24-MAY-11 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAUREL GROVE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds brought down trees along Old Richmond Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in GALAX (C), VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 11:10:00 to 24-MAY-11 11:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALAX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees reportedly blown down north of Galax.

Thunderstorm Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 11:42:00 to 24-MAY-11 11:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATRICK SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees blown over in Patrick Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 11:20:00 to 24-MAY-11 11:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONE MT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down in the south part of Smith Mountain Lake area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 11:50:00 to 24-MAY-11 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPENCER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down countywide as a squall line progressed across the county. The storm seemed to be stronger in the western half of Henry County.

Hail in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-11 15:37:00 to 24-MAY-11 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR BLUFF
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail reported at Pizza Hut on Front Street in Richlands.