A couple mesoscale convective systems within a hot and humid air mass brought lines of severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours.  The storms produced hail up to the size of half dollar coins and produced damaging winds that blew down numerous trees and power lines.  At least 4,000 people lost power due to trees falling on to power lines, and a few structures also suffered damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 16:44:00 to 29-MAY-19 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLIERSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple trees near the intersection of Bluegrass Trail and Springbranch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 15:29:00 to 29-MAY-19 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORONOCO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple trees near the intersection of Route 60 and Pedlar River Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 17:20:00 to 29-MAY-19 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKNEAL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down seven trees along Blue Mist Road about two miles north-northwest of Brookneal.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 17:11:00 to 29-MAY-19 17:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILPOTT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple trees on Philpott Road.

Hail in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 17:00:00 to 29-MAY-19 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DODSON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of half dollar coins fell in Fairy Stone State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 16:05:00 to 29-MAY-19 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: RURAL RETREAT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUENA VISTA (C), VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 17:00:00 to 29-MAY-19 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUENA VISTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple trees in the city of Buena Vista.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 15:45:00 to 29-MAY-19 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.60K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew down large tree limbs near the 1700 block of Boxwood Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 16:05:00 to 29-MAY-19 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTTS CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 17.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple trees and power lines near Potts Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 16:25:00 to 29-MAY-19 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLE ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down a power line along the 5000 block of Craig Creek Road and multiple trees in Eagle Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 16:38:00 to 29-MAY-19 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONETA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree on Joppa Mill Road about six miles north-northeast of Moneta.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 15:25:00 to 29-MAY-19 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALTVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines across the entire county.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 15:42:00 to 29-MAY-19 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWESVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew down widespread trees along Lowesville Road and Indian Creek Road.  One of those trees fell on a business.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 16:01:00 to 29-MAY-19 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDREW LEWIS PLACE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.40K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds snapped three large treetops, blew down another tree, and blew down two large tree limbs on Givens Tyler Road about two miles northeast of Glenvar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 16:03:00 to 29-MAY-19 16:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIERPONT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree limb on to a power line near Route 694, snapped four trees near the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Thompson Memorial Drive, blew down multiple trees on to cars along Surrey Avenue, and blew down one tree on Whittaker Avenue.  The trees also knocked down power lines that caused about 3,200 people in Roanoke County and the city of Roanoke to lose power.

Hail in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 16:25:00 to 29-MAY-19 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOODVIEW
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 16:30:00 to 29-MAY-19 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOODVIEW
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree on to a trailer along Bruno Drive, blew down multiple trees near the intersection of Sandy Level Road and Goodview Town Road, and shattered windows to a residence on Emmaus Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 16:52:00 to 29-MAY-19 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAT CREEK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds snapped several trees and large branches on Mt. Calvary Road.  In addition, the winds blew a few shingles off at least one home, blew down a carport, and destroyed a shed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 16:53:00 to 29-MAY-19 16:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUGSPUR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees along Dugspur Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 17:31:00 to 29-MAY-19 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED HOUSE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees across the entire county, including Red House and Charlotte Court House.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 29-MAY-19 18:27:00 to 29-MAY-19 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NATHALIE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down at least fifteen trees between Nathalie and Halifax.