Following a morning of sunshine on the 3rd, an upper level disturbance crossed the middle Ohio River Valley and central Appalachians during the afternoon. The combination of hot and humid conditions and the disturbance aloft resulted in strong to severe thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-19 13:55:00 to 03-MAY-19 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: JARRETTS FORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Elk River Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-19 14:37:00 to 03-MAY-19 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT ZION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees and power lines were blown down along Crummies Creek Road.

Heavy Rain in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-19 12:45:00 to 03-MAY-19 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILTON
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rain and a clogged drain led to ponding of water in the 1200 block of Glenwood Avenue in Milton. Several cars were damaged by the high water.

Hail in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-19 13:34:00 to 03-MAY-19 13:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: POCATALICO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-19 12:40:00 to 03-MAY-19 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown over and fell onto a car along Glenwood Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-19 12:40:00 to 03-MAY-19 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURRICANE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown down, falling onto a mobile home.

Hail in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-19 12:38:00 to 03-MAY-19 12:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-19 12:40:00 to 03-MAY-19 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CULLODEN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-19 12:50:00 to 03-MAY-19 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Golf ball sized hail damaged hundreds of cars in Teays Valley. A few dozen homes also received roof and siding damage.

Hail in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-19 12:55:00 to 03-MAY-19 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTT DEPOT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-19 12:55:00 to 03-MAY-19 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-19 13:06:00 to 03-MAY-19 13:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail caused damage to siding.

Hail in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-19 13:29:00 to 03-MAY-19 13:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: POCATALICO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-19 12:50:00 to 03-MAY-19 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous trees were blown down along Teays Valley Road near West Teays Middle School.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-19 13:18:00 to 03-MAY-19 13:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: POCATALICO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed along Poca River Road.