A cold front passed through the area on the 8th. High heat and humidity ahead of the boundary caused plenty of instability. The high instability combined with forcing from the front, causing thunderstorms to produce damaging winds large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 22:44:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree top was snapped off and trees were uprooted nearby.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:15:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TAVERN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

Dozens of trees and large limbs were down on property near Leeds Manor Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 09-JUL-12 00:02:00 to 09-JUL-12 00:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSONTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was down along Route 211.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 09-JUL-12 00:07:00 to 09-JUL-12 00:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURNBULL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were down due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:32:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: CULPEPER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were down due to thunderstorm winds.

Hail in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:11:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESTHILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:15:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUME
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail was reported near Cresthill.

Hail in WINCHESTER (C), VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 16:05:00 to 08-JUL-12 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINCHESTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 16:18:00 to 08-JUL-12 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 16:16:00 to 08-JUL-12 16:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 16:23:00 to 08-JUL-12 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE MILE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 16:28:00 to 08-JUL-12 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEAVELLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 16:29:00 to 08-JUL-12 16:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD HGTS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 16:32:00 to 08-JUL-12 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUR MILE FORK
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported.

Hail in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 16:36:00 to 08-JUL-12 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW POST
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Half dollar sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 14:05:00 to 08-JUL-12 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKES GAP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were down and heavy decorative Urn was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 14:31:00 to 08-JUL-12 14:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was down  on the 1000 Block of Mt. Carmel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 14:38:00 to 08-JUL-12 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: UPPERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Large tree limbs were down on Route 50 near Horsefields Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 14:44:00 to 08-JUL-12 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: EBENEZER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was down on US Highway 50 near the West Virginia state line.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 14:48:00 to 08-JUL-12 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELAPLANE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerouys trees and power lines were down in the Delaplane area and towards Marshall.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 14:53:00 to 08-JUL-12 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNSET HILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was down at Vantage Hill Road and Mediterranean Court.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:02:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROTTOES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blocking the road on East Side Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:11:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESTHILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were down near Leeds Manor Road and Crest Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:35:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEU VENUE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were down on Ben Venue Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 16:18:00 to 08-JUL-12 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH GARDEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were down on Plank road and Edge Valley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:53:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: IVY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were down between the 1000 and 1500 block of Owensville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:35:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOYLESVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were down along Browns Gap Turnpike.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:39:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOOMS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was down on Sandy Ridge road and a tree fell into power lines on Dooms Crossing Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 16:25:00 to 08-JUL-12 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD HGTS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were uprooted on Jeff Davis Highway and Harrison Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 16:50:00 to 08-JUL-12 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOGUE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was down on Port Conway Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 16:10:00 to 08-JUL-12 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOYCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was down at Salem Church Road and Senseny Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:47:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was down on Poplar Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:22:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUME
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dozens of trees and large limbs were down on property near Leeds Manor Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 16:27:00 to 08-JUL-12 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINCHESTER ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was down at the intersection of Sensory Road and Sensory Glen Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINCHESTER (C), VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 16:27:00 to 08-JUL-12 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINCHESTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A chimney was knocked off a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:58:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were down on the Prince William County Parkway near Smoketown Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:21:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLINT HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was down across North Poes Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:28:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEU VENUE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was down over Grimsley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:30:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD ESTATES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree fell onto a house and a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 16:10:00 to 08-JUL-12 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAUREL MILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

Two trees were down along Laurel Mills Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 16:01:00 to 08-JUL-12 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAUREL MILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was down along Richmond Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:22:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ILDA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree fell onto a house on Toll House Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 16:20:00 to 08-JUL-12 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD HGTS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A microburst with 80 mph westerly winds tore through an area three miles south of Fredericksburg. On Fleming Street between Lafayette Boulevard and Route 1, a roof was torn off a gym and the wall collapsed. There were seven injuries in the gym.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:22:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: TREMONT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:32:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEOLA MILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blocking Route 231 near the Madison County Line.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:37:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWICH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A large tree was down on the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 15:53:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINNIEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 22:13:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT WILLIAMS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Branches and limbs were down.

Hail in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-12 16:25:00 to 08-JUL-12 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD HGTS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail was reported.