Thunderstorms formed along and south of a warm front in Virginia.  These tall early season storms were able to take advantage of low freezing levels and dropped large hail. Largest hail sizes of up to 2 inches in diameter were reported in southwest Virginia.

Hail in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAR-21 10:58:00 to 27-MAR-21 10:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: VOLNEY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAR-21 12:05:00 to 27-MAR-21 12:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELK CREEK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAR-21 12:06:00 to 27-MAR-21 12:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAR-21 12:06:00 to 27-MAR-21 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING VLY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAR-21 12:15:00 to 27-MAR-21 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRIES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAR-21 12:55:00 to 27-MAR-21 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Some cosmetic damage to roofing and vehicles was observed.

Hail in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAR-21 13:07:00 to 27-MAR-21 13:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOYD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAR-21 12:20:00 to 27-MAR-21 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTNUT YARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAR-21 12:29:00 to 27-MAR-21 12:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: BYLLESBY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAR-21 12:31:00 to 27-MAR-21 12:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: EONA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAR-21 12:18:00 to 27-MAR-21 12:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLTOWN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GALAX (C), VIRGINIA
From 27-MAR-21 12:32:00 to 27-MAR-21 12:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALAX
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAR-21 12:40:00 to 27-MAR-21 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMAS BRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Mill Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAR-21 12:47:00 to 27-MAR-21 12:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Comers Creek Road.

Hail in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAR-21 12:30:00 to 27-MAR-21 12:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSVILLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail larger than the size of golf balls, caused widespread damage around Hillsville, including numerous cars. Several roofs in the area had to be repaired due to the damage.