Convection developed along weak surface trough and an outflow boundary associated with earlier thunderstorms. With mixed layer instability from 1000-2000 J/kg, strong mid-level wind fields and steep lapse rates, clusters of thunderstorms formed and moved across much of the area producing damaging wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 15:15:00 to 27-JUL-12 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAXE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees reported blown down by thunderstorm winds in the Saxe area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 15:16:00 to 27-JUL-12 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDYS FORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down on Lynville Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 15:55:00 to 27-JUL-12 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMHERST
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees, limbs and wires down throughout the town of Amherst. A large portion of town was left without power. Damage extended east along the Route 60 corridor for about 10 miles with several reports of trees or numerous large tree limbs blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 13:35:00 to 27-JUL-12 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: EFFNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Old Mountain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 14:33:00 to 27-JUL-12 14:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were reported blown down by thunderstorms winds on Daytona Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 14:54:00 to 27-JUL-12 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BOSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.90K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three trees were toppled on the 4000 Block of Highway 58.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 14:58:00 to 27-JUL-12 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: ACORN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was down on the northern end of Acorn Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 14:20:00 to 27-JUL-12 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree fell down on 245 Hunts Town Road and caused extensive damage to a home.

Lightning in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 14:33:00 to 27-JUL-12 14:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDLEY
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A lightning bolt struck a telephone pole on Dexter Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 15:32:00 to 27-JUL-12 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENHOOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree reported down on Parkway Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 13:24:00 to 27-JUL-12 13:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Insurance Company

Thunderstorm winds brought down a tree along Grapefield Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 13:50:00 to 27-JUL-12 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MECHANICSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree on Byrnes Chapel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 14:37:00 to 27-JUL-12 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree near the intersection of Howbert Avenue and Main Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 15:28:00 to 27-JUL-12 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: ONTARIO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.90K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds brought down three trees on U.S. Highway 360.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 16:12:00 to 27-JUL-12 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous large tree limbs blown down along Old Galilee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 15:09:00 to 27-JUL-12 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDYS FORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was down at Hardy Avenue and Lynville Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 15:07:00 to 27-JUL-12 15:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNT CHIMNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A highway sign was blown down at Route 122 and 116.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYNCHBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 15:46:00 to 27-JUL-12 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNCHBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees, limbs and wires brought down by winds throughout Lynchburg. The siding off a building on Park Avenue was also ripped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 15:41:00 to 27-JUL-12 15:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown down on Lee Jackson Highway near Shortcut Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 15:50:00 to 27-JUL-12 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORONOCO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two trees were down at Lynchburg reservoir about 3/4 mile upstream of Pedlar Dam.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 13:15:00 to 27-JUL-12 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOWERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous large limbs brought down on Clear Fork Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 16:05:00 to 27-JUL-12 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMHERST
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds brought down several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-12 14:37:00 to 27-JUL-12 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: TROUTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree and powerlines down on Apple Orchard Lane.