A slow moving upper level trough moving through the area, combined with weak steering flow aloft, and ample heat and humidity allowed for numerous slow-moving severe thunderstorms to develop across Virginia, bringing large and damaging hail and severe wind gusts. A barn was destroyed by severe wind, lightning caused an apartment fire and hail up to two inches in diameter fell in Roanoke City resulted in thousands of dollars in damage across Virginia. In addition, very heavy rainfall occurred especially in parts of northeast Bedford County and the City of Lynchburg where 3 to 4 inches of rain fell in several hours causing some flash flooding.

Hail in SALEM (C), VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 14:37:00 to 01-AUG-19 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM (C)
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ROANOKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 14:30:00 to 01-AUG-19 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large and damaging hail up to two inches in diameter fell across portions of southwest Roanoke City, including Grandin Court. Some cars were damaged by the hail.

Hail in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 14:20:00 to 01-AUG-19 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUGAR LOAF
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 15:03:00 to 01-AUG-19 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A couple of trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds in western Floyd County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 16:08:00 to 01-AUG-19 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEBBS MILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Cumberland Gap Road and Mountain Side Drive.

Hail in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 16:25:00 to 01-AUG-19 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENTUCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lightning in DANVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 18:00:00 to 01-AUG-19 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A lightning strike struck an apartment complex, caused a fire, and resulted in fire damage to a 12-unit apartment structure in Danville City. In addition to the structure fire, another lightning strike struck a tree a few blocks from the apartment fire. This caused the tree to fall apart and crush a car and take down power lines.

Heavy Rain in LYNCHBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 07:00:00 to 02-AUG-19 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUE RIDGE FARMS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer (VA-LYC-1) reported 3.50 inches in 24 hours, most of which fell in several hours during the evening of August 1st.

Heavy Rain in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 18:35:00 to 01-AUG-19 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DILLARD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer (VA-AH-5) reported 2.70 inches of rain in several hours with the heaviest falling in 45 minutes.

Heavy Rain in LYNCHBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 18:15:00 to 01-AUG-19 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYH IVY HILL ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer (VA-LYC-4) in Lynchburg reported 4.10 inches in 2.5 hours that fell from 715 to 945 PM local time (EDT). According to the observer the creek behind their house was the highest seen in 32 years. Per NOAA Atlas 14, the 4.10 inches in 2.5 hours is roughly a 200-year rain event (.005 annual chance occurrence).

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 15:48:00 to 01-AUG-19 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMMONSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Close to a dozen trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds near the town of Simmonsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 18:19:00 to 01-AUG-19 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: KERRS CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One large tree limb was blown down by severe thunderstorm winds along U.S. 60 in northern Rockbridge County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 17:27:00 to 01-AUG-19 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY LEVEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down by severe thunderstorm winds blocking both lanes of Meeks Road near the Virginia and North Carolina state line.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 18:36:00 to 01-AUG-19 18:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple large tree branches were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds in the 300 block of Summit Street in Lexington.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 18:56:00 to 01-AUG-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 22.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds along Cedar Gate Road and High Peak Road.In addition, a barn was destroyed and a car was flipped over in this area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYNCHBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 19:22:00 to 01-AUG-19 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUE RIDGE FARMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees and power lines blown down by severe thunderstorm winds in Lynchburg City.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 20:14:00 to 01-AUG-19 20:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEDFORD SPGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several tree tops were snapped off by severe thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in LYNCHBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 20:02:00 to 01-AUG-19 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNCHBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 180.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were numerous reports of flash flooding around Lynchburg as 3 to 4 inches of rain fell in a few hours during the late evening. A tributary of Blackwater creek flooded a portion of Greenwood Drive, near Sandusky Drive and a tributary to Tomahawk Creek flooded, but did not affect any homes. A culvert under a portion of Lake Vista Drive in Forest collapsed due to the heavy runoff and was repaired by VDOT.  Vehicles were reported to be stuck in water at 1200 Wythe Road and in the 3900 block of Old Forest Rd.  Several other roads were reported to have flooded including Fort Avenue Drive and McConville Rd.