A strong surface low was located over Western TN in the morning. A wedge was in place over the region and expected to be eroded by a strong low level jet. Bulk shear of 60 knots and storm-relative Helicity in the 400-600 m**2/s**2 range provided the dynamics for this severe event. With this shear in place, thunderstorms developed mainly east of the Blue Ridge, but some were also seen in the New and Roanoke River Valleys. Reports of thunderstorm wind damage and large hail came in from multiple counties across Virginia  and North Carolina. Also, two tornados (including a historic EF-3 in Appomattox County) occurred. This was the first EF-3 tornado in the month of February ever recorded in the NWS Blacksburg forecast area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 13:10:00 to 24-FEB-16 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROGERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Union Valley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 13:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRICES FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds brought down a tree on Prices Fork Road near McCoy Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 16:17:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERDALE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thuderstorm winds knocked down several trees and blew a metal roof blown off an outbuilding on Poderosa Road.

Strong Wind in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 13:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen reported a sign at the Kangaroo Gas Station had been blown out by strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 13:55:00 to 24-FEB-16 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees a house in Collinsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 15:09:00 to 24-FEB-16 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAVA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in the Java area.

Tornado in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 15:27:00 to 24-FEB-16 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIKE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down in Campbell County, downing several trees. It only remained in the county for a brief time before passing into Appomattox County where it strengthened to an EF-3.

Hail in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 16:12:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: DILLWYN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 15:25:00 to 24-FEB-16 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEDA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Aside from the ping pong ball size hail, several 3-4 branches were snapped off of trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 16:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUDLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree, which brought down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 14:50:00 to 24-FEB-16 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast Media reported that multiple trees and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds on Route 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 15:45:00 to 24-FEB-16 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARKSDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 15:47:00 to 24-FEB-16 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOYDS STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 16:32:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRAKES BRANCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree on Highway 59 near Drakes Branch.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 15:15:00 to 24-FEB-16 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENTUCK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 16:30:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOSSINGFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree on Saxekey Road near Mossing Ford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 15:26:00 to 24-FEB-16 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINGGOLD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree on Wilkerson Road.

Hail in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 16:12:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CURDSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 16:40:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEYSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees near Briery Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 14:30:00 to 24-FEB-16 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEWARTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

A small barn was severely damaged by thunderstorm winds.

Tornado in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 15:28:00 to 24-FEB-16 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING MILLS
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 11.20M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down just outside Appomattox county in Campbell county, then traveled 16 miles northeast across Appomattox county. At its peak, this tornado reached EF-3 intensity, which was the first EF-3 tornado or stronger in the month of February in the NWS Blacksburg forecast area. For Appomattox County, this was only the third tornado on record since 1950, and the only tornado rated EF-3 or higher.
The tornado passed just southeast of the town of Appomattox, impacting the community of Evergreen before lifting near Holiday Lake State Park. The fatality and all the injuries occurred in Evergreen, when the tornado was at its greatest intensity.
Thirty structures were completely destroyed and 160 others were damaged, mostly in the Evergreen area. There were also 7 injuries and 1 fatality from this tornado. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted.

Hail in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 12:42:00 to 24-FEB-16 12:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARARAT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 12:58:00 to 24-FEB-16 12:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELORS MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A power line was blown by thunderstorm winds near Fairview Church Rd. and Route 8.

Tornado in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 12:45:00 to 24-FEB-16 12:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARARAT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 205.00K
Crop damage: 140.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado occurred in the Ararat area of Patrick County. The tornado touched down near the end of epperson lane and continued across Ararat Highway where about a half-dozen homes had minor roof damage. The tornado proceeded across pond road where a mobile home was blown off its foundation and further tree damage occurred.
The tornado was on the ground for less than 2 miles but at its peak was half a mile wide. Patrick County Emergency Management said that a total of 22 homes were damaged and one completely destroyed. Several outbuildings and hundreds of trees were blown down by the storm. No injuries were reported.

Hail in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 14:45:00 to 24-FEB-16 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEAL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 15:19:00 to 24-FEB-16 15:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENWOOD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds brought down power lines and poles along Mountain Hill Rd.

Hail in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 14:46:00 to 24-FEB-16 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 14:15:00 to 24-FEB-16 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATMOSS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree, which blocked A.P. Hill Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 24-FEB-16 14:44:00 to 24-FEB-16 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRY FORK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several large trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.