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

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-17 08:36:00 to 06-APR-17 08:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: VARINA GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed near Dorey Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-17 10:55:00 to 06-APR-17 10:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALUDA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed near Saluda.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUISA, VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-17 11:04:00 to 06-APR-17 11:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERNCLIFF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed along Interstate 64.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-17 11:15:00 to 06-APR-17 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILMARNOCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were downed near Kilmarnock.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-17 11:13:00 to 06-APR-17 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILMARNOCK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Windows were broken including clear story windows or skylights at a small professional building in Kilmarnock. There was also damage to the hospital, and hardwood trees were uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUISA, VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-17 11:15:00 to 06-APR-17 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUE RIDGE SHRS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree was downed and damaged a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUISA, VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-17 11:20:00 to 06-APR-17 11:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were downed around Louisa and across the county. Trees blocked west bound lanes on Interstate 64 between mile marker 132 and 140.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-17 11:43:00 to 06-APR-17 11:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESAPEAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were downed at Richmond and Jackson Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-17 11:45:00 to 06-APR-17 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROAD CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were downed at Horizons Apartments near Indian River Road, Tatemstown Road, and Kemet Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MATHEWS, VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-17 11:45:00 to 06-APR-17 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GWYNN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were downed along Risby Town Road on Gwynn Island.

Thunderstorm Wind in VIRGINIA BEACH (C), VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-17 12:22:00 to 06-APR-17 12:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIGMA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Twenty homes were damaged in Sandbridge along Sandpiper and Sandfiddler Roads. It was determined that the damage from thunderstorms was due to straight line winds of around 80 mph.

Tornado in LANCASTER, VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-17 11:09:00 to 06-APR-17 11:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINGTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near the boundary of Lancaster County and the Rappahannock River. The tornado then proceeded across West Irvington and Irvington where it reached its maximum intensity of up to 90 mph. Damage included loss of roofing material, gutters and/or awnings, and siding material, as well as uprooted and snapped hardwood trees. The tornado continued to the northeast with the last damage observed in a wooded area on the east side of the Hills Quarter Subdivision near King Carter Golf course.

Tornado in CHESAPEAKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 06-APR-17 12:09:00 to 06-APR-17 12:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKORY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near Delia Drive where it destroyed an RV and stripped siding off a house. The tornado moved north northeast and severely damaged a concession stand, a small barn and an outbuilding at Hickory Ridge Farm on Battlefield Boulevard. The tornado proceeded to cross Battlefield Boulevard then crossed Head of the River Road where it reached its strongest point with an estimated wind speed of up to 80 mph. Numerous pine trees were snapped, blocking the road and taking down power lines. Shingle loss less than 20 percent was also evident in the area. The tornado then crossed Beaverdam Road maintaining intensity near 75 mph. The tornado weakened as it crossed Land of Promise Road, but was still strong enough to down a pine tree into a house. The tornado dissipated shortly thereafter.