Scattered severe thunderstorms in advance of low pressure and its associated cold front produced damaging winds and six tornadoes across portions of central and eastern Virginia.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTSMOUTH (C), VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 07:57:00 to 05-MAY-17 07:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTSMOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gust of 50 knots (58 mph) was measured at South Norfolk Jordan Bridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 19:20:00 to 05-MAY-17 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLAND SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limb was downed onto a vehicle on Confederate Run Court.

Tornado in SOUTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 18:55:00 to 05-MAY-17 19:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP CORNER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado first touched down just north of Route 460 along Crumpler road (VA-618) just north of the town of Ivor in northern Southampton County. The tornado continued north northeast, crossing adjacent Warrique Road and Aberdeen Road. The survey team found several trees uprooted along this route, with chunks of asphalt from
nearby road construction found to be scattered in the field. The tornado continued north northeast into Surry county.

Tornado in DINWIDDIE, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 06:09:00 to 05-MAY-17 06:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHURCH RD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 38.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Information obtained from the Dinwiddie county emergency manager and the Virginia Department of Forestry suggests a tornado touched down in timberland in northern Dinwiddie county. The tornado first touched down north of Route 460, to the west northwest of Sutherland, then tracked north northeast, ending near Namozine Road.
Extensive damage to trees occurred along the path, with no damage to structures.

Tornado in DINWIDDIE, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 05:51:00 to 05-MAY-17 05:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC KENNEY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 440.00K
Crop damage: 40.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado tracked from Brunswick county into Dinwiddie county. The tornado continued north northeast into Dinwiddie county along Old White Oak Road. It crossed Old White Oak road near Route 40, then continued north northeast before a visible damage path
ended just north of Lew Jones Road. Numerous trees were uprooted or sheared off, and there was significant damage to a few homes and one large shed was destroyed. Also, there was extensive crop damage, as well as damage to farm equipment and land damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOTTOWAY, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 05:05:00 to 05-MAY-17 05:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CREWE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMELIA, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 05:25:00 to 05-MAY-17 05:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMELIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed along Genito Road and Route 360.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 06:25:00 to 05-MAY-17 06:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed at Hickory Road and River Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 06:45:00 to 05-MAY-17 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAMBERLAYNE FARMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed near Overton Road and Galaxie Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW KENT, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 06:50:00 to 05-MAY-17 06:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUINTON ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were downed along Interstate 64 at Mile marker 206.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 06:35:00 to 05-MAY-17 06:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: POE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed across the county. Tree was downed on a house on Boisseau Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLES CITY (C), VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 06:45:00 to 05-MAY-17 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEYSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed in the northwest part of the county. Tree was downed on a church at Old Union Road and Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in VIRGINIA BEACH (C), VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 08:05:00 to 05-MAY-17 08:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIRGINIA BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Structural damage occurred and power lines were downed around 19th Street and Mediterranean Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOUTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 18:43:00 to 05-MAY-17 18:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: VICKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm survey found damage consistent with straight line wind damage along Unity Road. Numerous trees were downed in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in KING WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 07:10:00 to 05-MAY-17 07:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: KING WILLIAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed across much of the area including Black Gum Road at Highway 30.

Thunderstorm Wind in KING WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 07:05:00 to 05-MAY-17 07:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed at Route 632 and Elsing Green Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAROLINE, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 19:55:00 to 05-MAY-17 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed near Mile marker 113 along Interstate 95.

Tornado in SURRY, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 19:07:00 to 05-MAY-17 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUNNYMEDE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado tracked from Southampton county into Surry county. The tornado uprooted several trees near and along Aberdeen Road before lifting just east of Walls Bridge Road.

Tornado in LUNENBURG, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 05:13:00 to 05-MAY-17 05:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAGLEYS MILLS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado briefly touched down in an area of trees just to the west of Powers Road. The tornado then lifted before touching down at the intersection of Craig Mill Road and Powers Road, uprooting and breaking numerous trees. No significant structural damage was indicated other than some minor flashing damage to a house, and damage to a kennel from falling trees. The tornado then lifted once again just north of the Craig
Mill Road/Powers Road intersection.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 07:57:00 to 05-MAY-17 07:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORFOLK
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Tornado in POWHATAN, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 05:40:00 to 05-MAY-17 05:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOSELEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado tracked from near the Norfolk Southern Railroad northeast to near the intersection of Bradbury Road (VA-672) and Moseley Road (VA-605). Many trees were found snapped or uprooted along this route, including several onto homes.

Tornado in MECKLENBURG, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 04:40:00 to 05-MAY-17 04:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLANKS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado briefly touched down along and just south of the John Kerr Reservoir in southern Mecklenburg county. The tornado caused minor tree damage along Phyllis Road south of Boydton, uprooting a few trees and snapping off several others. The tornado lifted and continued north northeast crossing Route 58, before touching
down again in Baskerville along Baskerville Road, and uprooting and breaking numerous trees. A barn on Baskerville Road was destroyed with at least two walls failing. Some additional minor structural damage to flashing was noted to another outbuilding just north of VA-47.

Tornado in BRUNSWICK, VIRGINIA
From 05-MAY-17 05:50:00 to 05-MAY-17 05:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAWLINGS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado first touched down in far northern Brunswick county, northwest of Rawlings off Baskerville Mill Road. The tornado uprooted trees before continuing north northeast into Dinwiddie county along Old White Oak Road.