A strong cold front and prefrontal trough tracking from the Ohio and Tennessee River Valleys dove southeast into our region Saturday afternoon. These two features triggered numerous showers and storms that feed off of CAPE values greater than 1,500 j/kg and  PWATs that approach 1.5 to 1.7 inches. The storm mode started as multicellular clusters then transitioned into organized line segments as deep layer shear strengthened. This promoted areas of wind damage along with instances of large hail and localized flash flooding during the afternoon and evening.

Lightning in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-21 13:00:00 to 17-JUL-21 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAUREL FORK
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A house was struck by lightning in the community of Laurel Fork, VA.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-21 13:04:00 to 17-JUL-21 13:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSTBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree blown down due to thunderstorm winds along Village Highway. One tree was also blown down by the same storm three miles southwest of Concord, Virginia.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-21 15:00:00 to 17-JUL-21 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTOVER HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Two trees were blown down due to thunderstorm winds.

Hail in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-21 15:00:00 to 17-JUL-21 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTOVER HILLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-21 15:20:00 to 17-JUL-21 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A small metal shed was blown across Mt. Laurel Road due to thunderstorm winds. Siding damage to a home was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-21 17:13:00 to 17-JUL-21 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: KERRS CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees blown down by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of While Rock Road and West Midland Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-21 19:22:00 to 17-JUL-21 19:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: FONTAINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.70K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down due to thunderstorm winds along Fisher Farm Road. Law enforcement also reports a large tree branch blown down in the same area bringing down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-21 17:52:00 to 17-JUL-21 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: VESUVIUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees blown down due to thunderstorm winds at the intersection of South River Road and Nature Camp Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-21 11:31:00 to 17-JUL-21 11:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAIDSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.70K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was reported blown down due to thunderstorm winds five miles south-southwest of Rocky Mount, Virginia.  Power lines were also reported down due to downed tree branches from the same storm along Ruritan Road.