A surface front moved slowly through the Ohio Valley on the afternoon of July 31st, with a secondary surface trough positioned just east of the I-95 corridor. Aloft, an upper level trough slowly moved across the region. As instability increased during the afternoon hours, scattered showers and thunderstorms developed, and a few became severe.

Hail in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 31-JUL-19 14:10:00 to 31-JUL-19 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONE FOUNTAIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail up to the size of quarters (one inch in diameter) was observed.

Hail in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 31-JUL-19 15:10:00 to 31-JUL-19 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREE UNION
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of nickels (0.88 in diameter) was observed.

Hail in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 31-JUL-19 16:00:00 to 31-JUL-19 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIERCES SHOP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail up to the size of quarters (one inch in diameter) was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 31-JUL-19 14:10:00 to 31-JUL-19 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONE FOUNTAIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple trees were blown down in the 300 block of Dry Branch Road and nearby on Jerusalem Chapel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 31-JUL-19 14:25:00 to 31-JUL-19 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC GAHEYSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few trees were blown down along Lanier Lane in Massanutten, including one onto a residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 31-JUL-19 14:35:00 to 31-JUL-19 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC GAHEYSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Two trees were blown down onto a house on Flower Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 31-JUL-19 14:45:00 to 31-JUL-19 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down in the 7100 block of Ruth Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 31-JUL-19 15:15:00 to 31-JUL-19 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were blown down along US-29 southwest of the City of Charlottesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 31-JUL-19 15:15:00 to 31-JUL-19 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUINQUE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down in the 1800 block of Dairy Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 31-JUL-19 15:25:00 to 31-JUL-19 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Multiple reports were received of trees down in the City of Charlottesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 31-JUL-19 15:27:00 to 31-JUL-19 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERSET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down on VA-609 Scuffletown Road near Spring Brook Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 31-JUL-19 15:30:00 to 31-JUL-19 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONY PT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were blown down on VA-20 in northeastern Albemarle County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 31-JUL-19 15:33:00 to 31-JUL-19 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBOURSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down on US-33 Spotswood Trail near VA-645 Magnolia Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 31-JUL-19 15:36:00 to 31-JUL-19 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCUFFLETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A large maple tree was snapped over driveway of residence in Somerset.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 31-JUL-19 15:44:00 to 31-JUL-19 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGE CO ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down in the 11300 block of VA-625 Porter Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 31-JUL-19 15:57:00 to 31-JUL-19 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANIEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down in the 19000 block of VA-612 Monrovia Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 31-JUL-19 16:10:00 to 31-JUL-19 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Tree and wires were blown down near the intersection of Belmont Road and Sunset Harbor Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 31-JUL-19 16:42:00 to 31-JUL-19 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROCKROAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down in the 10600 block of VA-612 Catharpin Road.

Hail in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 31-JUL-19 15:50:00 to 31-JUL-19 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: State Official

Hail up to the size of nickels (0.88 in diameter) was observed.