Severe thunderstorms on the afternoon of June 18th produced severe winds, heavy rainfall and some flash flooding in Franklin County. Radar estimated 2 to 3 inches fell in a 2-hour period west of Rocky Mount. Several roads were closed with water reported to be rushing over Ruritan Road and another road partially washed out.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUN-19 15:39:00 to 18-JUN-19 15:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTE COURT HOUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was blown down by severe thunderstorm winds along George Washington Highway near Union Cemetery Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUN-19 14:55:00 to 18-JUN-19 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADWOLF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous tree limbs were blown down by severe thunderstorm winds within the Highlands Circle Subdivision.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUN-19 14:59:00 to 18-JUN-19 14:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRYSTAL HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was blown down onto a car by severe thunderstorm winds along the 7100 block of Howard P. Anderson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUN-19 15:33:00 to 18-JUN-19 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: CULLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was blown down by severe thunderstorm winds along Thomas Jefferson Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUN-19 15:17:00 to 18-JUN-19 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRISBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Four trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Scuffletown Road.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUN-19 15:56:00 to 18-JUN-19 18:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRILLIMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A portion of Log Cabin Road was washed out from a blown culvert.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUN-19 17:21:00 to 18-JUN-19 20:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAIDSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Water was reported flowing across Ruritan Road near Rocky Mount.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUN-19 17:32:00 to 18-JUN-19 20:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNYDERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rufus Road was closed due to flooding.

Heavy Rain in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUN-19 07:00:00 to 19-JUN-19 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRY FORK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Rocky Mount COOP station (RYMV2) had 2.05 inches in the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EDT on June 19th, the 2nd highest ever for the date. The record is 2.30 inches in 2007. Records date back to 1894 at this site.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUN-19 14:11:00 to 18-JUN-19 14:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYCAMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree near the intersection of Highway 29 and Sycamore Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUN-19 14:22:00 to 18-JUN-19 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: NARUNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree along Swinging Bridge Road near Brookneal Highway.

Lightning in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUN-19 14:44:00 to 18-JUN-19 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: RODDEN
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Lightning struck a tree right next to where a man standing along Tune Trail as he was working outdoors.  The man received only minor injuries.  The tree was significantly damaged.