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

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 12:12:00 to 19-APR-19 12:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND CHESTERFIEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed on Towchester Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 12:20:00 to 19-APR-19 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST HIGHLAND PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tree was downed on power lines on Saint Claire Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE EDWARD, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 17:10:00 to 19-APR-19 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUGGLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three trees were uprooted and some trees were snapped near the Central Virginia Regional Library.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE EDWARD, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 17:10:00 to 19-APR-19 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUGGLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three trees were uprooted and some trees were snapped near the Central Virginia Regional Library.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSSEX, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 18:20:00 to 19-APR-19 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed along Route 40 heading toward Waverly from Sussex county Government offices.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 20:10:00 to 19-APR-19 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: YADKIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were snapped on Martin Johnson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 20:10:00 to 19-APR-19 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gust between 60 and 65 mph was estimated. Numerous trees were downed in the city of Hampton.

Tornado in BRUNSWICK, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 17:50:00 to 19-APR-19 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRODNAX
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down northeast of the town of Brodnax. The tornado mostly uprooted and snapped trees along its path. A tree also fell on a horse and killed it.

Tornado in SOUTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 17:58:00 to 19-APR-19 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN PLAIN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The same tornado that started in Northampton county North Carolina, tracked through Greensville county Virginia and into extreme southwest Southampton County Virginia. The tornado caused more damage to several trees while crossing Highway 58, and then lifting again.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOUTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 18:18:00 to 19-APR-19 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEBRELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOUTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 18:22:00 to 19-APR-19 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were downed in areas from Wakefield to Courtland.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 20:27:00 to 19-APR-19 20:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: (NGU)NAS NORFOLK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree was downed on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 20:32:00 to 19-APR-19 20:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gust of 53 knots (61 mph) was measured at NFE.

Tornado in LOUISA, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 19:06:00 to 19-APR-19 19:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREDERICK HALL
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down in a wooded area east of Mineral in northeast Louisa County near Elk Creek Road. The tornado crossed Elk Creek Road producing EF0 damage in the trees, and knocked a tree down on a car on Gill Lane. The tornado proceeded north into an open field, before producing substantial damage to a restored 18th century two story home. EF2 damage was observed as the roof was removed and numerous hardwood trees on the property were snapped. More hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted immediately north of the property before crossing an arm of Lake Anna. The tornado then produced EF1 damage to the garage and trees at a residence along Beauregard Way, before lifting shortly thereafter.

Tornado in GLOUCESTER, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 19:20:00 to 19-APR-19 19:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado likely touched down as a waterspout over the York River. The tornado arrived on land and produced its most intense damage in the trees along Jenkins Neck Road. The tornado proceeded to the north northeast and flattened a shed near the intersection of Maryus Road and Guinea Circle. The tornado likely lifted in the marshland north of Maryus.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 12:14:00 to 19-APR-19 12:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BON AIR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed at the intersection of Anwell Drive and Thurloe Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 12:15:00 to 19-APR-19 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BON AIR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed on Brentford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 15:00:00 to 19-APR-19 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST HIGHLAND PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were downed.

Tornado in YORK, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 19:05:00 to 19-APR-19 19:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAGRUDER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near Colonial Parkway immediately east of the interchange with Queens Drive. The tornado tracked north northeast producing substantial tree damage, power line damage, and some home damage along Queens Drive. The tornado likely lifted north of Queens Lake in the marshlands surrounding Queens Creek.

Tornado in PRINCE GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 18:31:00 to 19-APR-19 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: DISPUTANTA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near Fireside Drive in Disputanta causing some downed trees and a car port to be blown over, consistent with EF0 damage. The tornado continued moving north northeast across Webb Road and then Lebanon Road, Cedar Lane and Pole Run Road. Many trees were snapped or uprooted and numerous sheds and outbuildings received significant damage or were destroyed between Lebanon Road and Pole Run Road. This area was where the EF1 damage occurred. The tornado lifted north of Pole Run Road before Route 10. There was additional tree damage along Hines Road just north of Newville.

Tornado in CHARLES CITY (C), VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 18:46:00 to 19-APR-19 18:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTHVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Service in Wakefield confirmed an EF2 tornado just northeast of Charles City. The tornado touched down just east of The Glebe Lane about 1.7 miles northeast of Charles City causing some trees to be uprooted and snapped along Ruthville Road. Soon after crossing Ruthville Road, the tornado intensified to an EF2, causing extensive damage to Charles City Rod and Gun Club. The roof of the building was lifted off and blown partially off. In addition, the south facing exterior wall was blown in. The tornado continued tracking northeast, crossing Old Elam Cemetery Road and then The Glebe Lane, causing extensive tree damage including snapped and uprooted trees consistent with EF1 damage. The tornado then weakened to an EF0, before lifting just northeast of Sturgeon Point Road.

Tornado in NEWPORT NEWS (C), VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 19:07:00 to 19-APR-19 19:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: MENCHVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado likely touched down as a waterspout over the Warwick River. The tornado tracked northeast through the Sanford, Carriage Hill, and Denbigh sections of Newport News. The tornado produced mainly tree damage, particularly near Sanford Elementary, and did destroy a small storage shed. The tornado then lifted before reaching Route 60 near Denbigh Village Center.

Funnel Cloud in LOUISA, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 18:10:00 to 19-APR-19 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELL XRDS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several truck drivers reported a funnel cloud on Interstate 64 near Shannon Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUNENBURG, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 11:38:00 to 19-APR-19 11:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: VICTORIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were downed.

Tornado in SUSSEX, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 18:18:00 to 19-APR-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST HOPE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down just south of Sussex Drive about 4 miles east of Stony Creek in Sussex County. It then traveled northeast and crossed Jerusalem Park Road near Courthouse Road, before continuing northeast across General Mahone Highway and lifting before reaching Centerville Road in Prince George County. The tornado mostly uprooted and snapped trees along its path. A garage was also destroyed from a tree falling on it.

Tornado in GREENSVILLE, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 17:48:00 to 19-APR-19 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASKINS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down approximately 1/2 mile west of Creek Road in rural southeast Greensville County. The tornado tracked north northeast over rural portions of Greensville County before finally lifting one mile north of Moores Lane. The tornado mostly snapped trees along its path.

Tornado in ISLE OF WIGHT, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 18:56:00 to 19-APR-19 18:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHFIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near Mill Swamp Road and Wrens Mill Road in northern Isle of Wight county. The tornado tracked northward crossing King`s Landing Lane before continuing into the James River. Numerous trees, including large oak trees, were snapped or uprooted along the tornado path. One tree was downed on a house.

Tornado in GREENSVILLE, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 17:51:00 to 19-APR-19 17:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAHLIA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The same tornado that started in Northampton county North Carolina, shifted its track slightly east within Greensville county Virginia and touched down again near Taylor`s Mill Road. From there, the tornado continued northeast crossing Caney Swamp and causing EF1 damage to numerous trees along Little Low Ground Road. The tornado then continued into extreme southwest Southampton county.

Tornado in EMPORIA, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 17:56:00 to 19-APR-19 18:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMPORIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near the intersection of Brink Road and Collins Road, about 3 miles southwest of Emporia, VA in Greensville County. The tornado snapped trees and did damage to a couple of outbuildings along its path. Minor damage also occurred at a shopping center in Emporia. The tornado lifted just north of town.

Tornado in GREENSVILLE, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 17:47:00 to 19-APR-19 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAHLIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado tracked from Northampton county North Carolina into Greensville county Virginia. The tornado tracked across Skippers Road where additional trees were snapped. The tornado then briefly lifted while shifting its track slightly east, while remaining in Greensville county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 19:28:00 to 19-APR-19 19:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONASKON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWPORT NEWS (C), VIRGINIA
From 19-APR-19 19:15:00 to 19-APR-19 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OYSTER PT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Widespread tree and power line damage was reported throughout the city of Newport News.