Scattered severe thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and evening as a strong upper level disturbance passed across the central Appalachians. Thunderstorm activity was especially enhanced due to strong surface convergence east of the Blue Ridge Mountains as high pressure in the low levels wedged southward from New England, providing easterly wind flow across the Piedmont, with southwesterly winds observed around 3000 feet above the surface.  Upper level ridging across the southeast and mid-Atlantic states supported strong surface heating, which allowed CAPE (Convective Available Potential Energy) values to exceed 2000J/Kg across much of the region.  Mid-level winds across the northern half of the forecast area increased to around 40 knots during the afternoon, aiding in storm organization, while deep tropical moisture across the region pooling ahead of the front aided in producing strong wind gusts due to increased precipitation loading in the downdrafts.

Lightning in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 18:00:00 to 17-JUN-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FONTAINE
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A lightning strike triggered a structure fire on Eggleston Falls Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 21:05:00 to 17-JUN-15 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMPKINSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along Simpkinstown Road.

Hail in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 17:30:00 to 17-JUN-15 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MARTINSVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 17:37:00 to 17-JUN-15 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 17:56:00 to 17-JUN-15 17:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW DESIGN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along Twin Arch Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 17:58:00 to 17-JUN-15 17:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENTUCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down at the intersection of Kentuck Road and Burch Creek Road.

Hail in MARTINSVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 17:37:00 to 17-JUN-15 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 17:39:00 to 17-JUN-15 17:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASSETT FORKS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 17:37:00 to 17-JUN-15 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWANSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Three trees were blown down in spots along the Franklin Turnpike.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 17:37:00 to 17-JUN-15 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: VILLA HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down along Laurel View Drive, while another was blown down near the intersection of Stultz Road and Virginia Avenue.

Hail in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 16:53:00 to 17-JUN-15 16:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNOW CREEK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 16:53:00 to 17-JUN-15 16:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENHOOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down on Ashmead Road near Scruggs Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 17:01:00 to 17-JUN-15 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: WORLDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two trees were blown down on Smith Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 17:29:00 to 17-JUN-15 17:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: PULLENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was uprooted on Oxford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 16:38:00 to 17-JUN-15 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION HALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Lovely Valley Road and two trees were blown down on Blue Water Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 15:52:00 to 17-JUN-15 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Eastgate Road and Yeager Avenue and another tree was blown down on Vale Avenue.  Three trees were snapped along Baldwin Avenue.  Thunderstorm winds blew one tree down and caused damage to a home and a fence on Dunkirk Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 21:24:00 to 17-JUN-15 21:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down along Route 8.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 21:55:00 to 17-JUN-15 22:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALUM RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down on Ridgeview Road and two trees were blown down on Wills Ridge Road.

Hail in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 17:50:00 to 17-JUN-15 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLTOP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 17:55:00 to 17-JUN-15 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATMOSS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 17:50:00 to 17-JUN-15 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD LIBERTY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and caused damage on the golf course at the Chatmoss County Club.

Hail in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 16:36:00 to 17-JUN-15 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNT CHIMNEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 17:42:00 to 17-JUN-15 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITTLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and destroyed a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 20:40:00 to 17-JUN-15 20:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: WURNO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were snapped and the siding was blown off the side of a home.  Wind damage occurred in a swath from Red Fox Lane to Twin Oaks Avenue.  A few trees were also blown down on Peppers Fairy Road.

Hail in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-15 15:27:00 to 17-JUN-15 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONETA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dime to nickel-size hail was observed at Staunton River High School.