A fast-moving line of thunderstorms moved across Kentucky and West Virginia during the late morning and afternoon hours of March 1st, entering western Virginia shortly before noon.  Strong heating was observed ahead of the line, with temperatures warming into the 60s and 70s across the central Appalachians, and around 80 degrees in spots across the Piedmont. This provided the necessary instability for the line of storms to sustain severe levels as it moved across the region, producing long swaths of wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 11:50:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC MULLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Walkers Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 11:50:00 to 01-MAR-17 12:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large trees and numerous large tree limbs were blown down by thunderstorm winds across Montgomery County.  One tree was snapped in half, with the top falling onto a home.  Roofing shingles were also blown off of several homes.  In the town of Christiansburg, a metal shed was blown roughly 100 yards from its original location.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 11:55:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW CASTLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds resulted in two large pine trees were snapped off half way up the trunks.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 11:56:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEBBS MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Upper Craigs Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 12:54:00 to 01-MAR-17 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONEWALL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple trees were blown down across western Appomattox County, including trees along Beckham Road and along Vermillion Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 13:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINGINA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

At least seven trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds across Buckingham County.

Thunderstorm Wind in DANVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 16:45:00 to 01-MAR-17 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At least four trees and multiple large limbs were blown down across the City of Danville, VA.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 11:57:00 to 01-MAR-17 12:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: KERRS CREEK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

About a dozen trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds across Rockbridge County and in the city of Buena Vista.

Hail in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 11:56:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEBBS MILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 12:55:00 to 01-MAR-17 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIMBERLAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Four trees and several power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds across western portions of Campbell County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 12:08:00 to 01-MAR-17 12:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDREW LEWIS PLACE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree, estimated to be three to five inches in diameter, was blown down across Malus Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 12:35:00 to 01-MAR-17 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG ISLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds snapped an 18-inch diameter branch off of a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 11:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAYERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees and numerous large tree limbs were blown down across Tazewell County.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 11:15:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEAR FORK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across Bland County by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 11:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN LYN
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 64 MPH gust was observed at the Mesonet site at Mountain Lake.  In addition, a covered bridge in the community of Newport experienced damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 11:35:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALLAGHAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down along Long Avenue.  Several large tree limbs were also reported down across portions of Alleghany County.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 11:35:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN GROVE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dozens of trees were blown down across Bath County by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 12:10:00 to 01-MAR-17 12:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADSHAW
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds across Roanoke County.  In addition, a light pole was blown down onto a car near the Valley View Mall. At 12:14 PM EST, a 51 knot wind gust was measured by the ASOS located at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 12:22:00 to 01-MAR-17 12:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: TROUTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm winds caused a roof to blow off of an outbuilding in the community of Troutville.