Scattered severe thunderstorms in advance of a cold front produced damaging winds, large hail and several tornadoes across portions of central and eastern Virginia.

Tornado in PETERSBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 18:02:00 to 01-JUN-12 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETERSBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 175.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado tracked approximately 3 miles beginning on the western edge of Fort Hayes Common where a couple of trees were damaged. It then continued northeast through portions of the Battlefield Park, Oakhurst and East Walnut Hill sections of Petersburg. The tornado then crossed Interstate 95 causing minor damage, mainly windows blown out and signs damaged just east of the intersection of Route 460 and Hickory Hill Road. The last damage or debris was observed on the north side of the Petersburg National Battlefield. The tornado damage was characterized by trees, large limbs and power lines down. A number of trees fell on homes. The most significant damage occurred in the East Walnut Hill neighborhood and the northeast sections of the Oakhurst neighborhood.

Tornado in NORTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 20:08:00 to 01-JUN-12 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE CHARLES
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado was spawned from the same supercell which produced a tornado just east of the Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel and moved across the city of Hampton before moving over the Chesapeake Bay. The tornado produced damage consistent with an EF-0, tossing around kayaks and shearing off the tops of several trees. The tornado occurred at the Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve.

Funnel Cloud in GOOCHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 17:33:00 to 01-JUN-12 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANAKIN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported funnel cloud near Judes Ferry Road east of Centerville.

Funnel Cloud in HANOVER, VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 18:00:00 to 01-JUN-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHLAND
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Fire Crews reported a funnel cloud south of Ashland.

Funnel Cloud in HANOVER, VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 18:16:00 to 01-JUN-12 18:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLETT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported a funnel cloud near Route 54.

Hail in GOOCHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 16:35:00 to 01-JUN-12 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIFE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOUTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 13:55:00 to 01-JUN-12 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHILOH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOUTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 14:12:00 to 01-JUN-12 14:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: COURTLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLUVANNA, VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 15:15:00 to 01-JUN-12 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BYBEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were downed across northeast Fluvanna county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 14:12:00 to 01-JUN-12 14:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTAGUE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed near Laneview.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 15:30:00 to 01-JUN-12 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKESIDE VLG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were downed near Trent Mill.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRUNSWICK, VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 17:25:00 to 01-JUN-12 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRUNSWICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed across central Brunswick county.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 18:15:00 to 01-JUN-12 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEMPLETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were downed along Lansing Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KING WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 18:35:00 to 01-JUN-12 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEULAHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were downed on Acquinson Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENSVILLE, VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 12:50:00 to 01-JUN-12 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASKINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Roof was blown off a shed and trees were snapped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRUNSWICK, VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 17:10:00 to 01-JUN-12 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBERTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were downed on Masons Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRUNSWICK, VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 17:25:00 to 01-JUN-12 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREEMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Tree was downed near Belfield Road and Glendale Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSSEX, VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 18:00:00 to 01-JUN-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JARRATT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were downed across a road.

Tornado in HAMPTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 19:13:00 to 01-JUN-12 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began on the James River just east of the Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel. Its track went over Chesapeake Avenue, through downtown Hampton to the Hampton Yacht Club before moving across Mercury Boulevard, then dissipating over the Chesapeake Bay. Numerous tents and vendor areas at the Blackbeard Festival were blown over. Hundreds of homes were damaged at both the Merrimac Shores and Withe Neighborhoods. At the Hampton Yacht Club, windows were blown out and the roof was partially damaged. Many trees were downed, some onto homes. A number of large oak trees 3 feet in diameter were felled by the tornado. The Hampton Roads Seafood building on Sunset Road and Armory's Seafood Restaurant also experienced roof damage. Several boats were damaged at the Crown Plaza Hotel Marina on King Street.

Tornado in HANOVER, VIRGINIA
From 01-JUN-12 18:17:00 to 01-JUN-12 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANOVER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado touched down just west of Highway 301 tracking southeast. The tornado knocked down numerous trees blocking roads including Highway 301.