A few thunderstorms reached severe thresholds around the Piedmont. These storms knocked down trees and powerlines, causing over 10,000 customers to lose power. In one case in Bedford county, quarter sized hail was also observed.

Hail in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-19 16:40:00 to 02-JUL-19 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEWARTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-19 17:05:00 to 02-JUL-19 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNT CHIMNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds in Burnt Chimney.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-19 17:25:00 to 02-JUL-19 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: DILLONS MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds in the 2000 block of Rockland Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-19 18:00:00 to 02-JUL-19 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRY FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Regency Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-19 15:32:00 to 02-JUL-19 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEELING
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Slatesville Road and Old Richmond Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-19 16:53:00 to 02-JUL-19 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDYS FORD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A half dozen trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in the area around Hardy Road, four miles south of Stewartsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-19 16:35:00 to 02-JUL-19 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEWARTSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees and a large branch were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Blankenship Road about one mile east of Stewartsville.  One tree brought down a power line when it fell.  The winds also blew the roof off of a storage shed along Regency Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-19 15:13:00 to 02-JUL-19 15:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEAL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Banister Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-19 15:40:00 to 02-JUL-19 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEOAK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along Hunting Hills Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-19 16:20:00 to 02-JUL-19 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several large limbs were blown down by thunderstorm winds around the town of Daleville.