An isolated supercell tracked from Augusta County into Albemarle County producing damaging wind, large hail, and a tornado during the early afternoon hours.

Tornado in WAYNESBORO (C), VIRGINIA
From 26-APR-22 12:11:00 to 26-APR-22 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESBORO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service conducted a field survey of damage
that occurred with storms that passed through Fishersville in
Augusta County, Virginia and the City of Waynesboro on Tuesday
afternoon April 26, 2022. The NWS storm survey team determined
that a EF-1 tornado occurred with maximum wind speeds estimated at
90 mph and a maximum path width of 75 yards along a 6.0 mile
path.
After starting in Augusta County near Fishersville, the tornado entered the City of Waynesboro and crossed Lew Dewitt Boulevard near Bookerdale Road. Hardwood trees were snapped in this area. The tornado then continued moving east into a
wooded area resulting in additional scattered tree damage.

As the tornado continued trekking east, hardwood trees were
uprooted and additional minor branch damage occurred in a
residential area in the City of Waynesboro near Sterling Drive and
Parker Heights Road near the water tower. Several trees were
brought down onto residential structures and a steeple was blown
off of a church.

The tornado dissipated near Wayneridge Road, but not before
causing a large tree to fall onto a residence causing considerable
damage on Bader Avenue.

It was noted that significant leaf debris occurred on all sides
of multiple structures along the entire path of the tornado.
While many trees were snapped and/or uprooted along the storm
motion (generally west to east), there were a number of tree snaps
or uproots in multiple directions along the tornado's path.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 26-APR-22 12:11:00 to 26-APR-22 12:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESBORO ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Scattered trees were blown down between Fishersville and Waynesboro outside the path of a nearby tornado.

Hail in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 26-APR-22 12:11:00 to 26-APR-22 12:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESBORO ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail up to ping pong ball size was reported between Fishersville and Waynesboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNESBORO (C), VIRGINIA
From 26-APR-22 12:13:00 to 26-APR-22 12:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees and wires blew down near Pine Avenue; one tree blew down onto a shed.

Hail in WAYNESBORO (C), VIRGINIA
From 26-APR-22 12:18:00 to 26-APR-22 12:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in the northeastern part of the City of Waynesboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 26-APR-22 12:42:00 to 26-APR-22 12:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: IVY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees and large limbs blew down off of VA-676 Tilman Road.

Hail in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 26-APR-22 12:42:00 to 26-APR-22 12:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: IVY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported near Ivy.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 26-APR-22 12:02:00 to 26-APR-22 12:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE HILL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The metal roof of a barn (3 large pieces tore off) and windows of a nearby farmhouse (several blown out) were damaged in the 1300 block of Christians Creek Road. Two tree tops were snapped on the property.

Tornado in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 26-APR-22 12:04:00 to 26-APR-22 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FISHERSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service conducted a field survey of damage
that occurred with storms that passed through Fishersville in
Augusta County, Virginia and the City of Waynesboro on Tuesday
afternoon April 26, 2022. The NWS storm survey team determined
that a EF-1 tornado occurred with maximum wind speeds estimated at
90 mph and a maximum path width of 75 yards along a 6.0 mile
path.

The first damage noted was along Barterbrook Road one-half mile
north of Tinkling Spring Road where there were broken tree
branches and both hardwood and softwood trees were snapped.

As the tornado progressed east, additional trees were snapped and
uprooted along with significant damage to a farm on the 1100
block of Tinkling Spring Road. At this farm, significant roof and
structural damage was observed to a barn. A farmhouse lost
portions of its metal roof which became dislodged and were wrapped
around branches of a tree. Lumber from the barn was lofted
approximately 125 yards and embedded into the ground in different
directions. Trees on the farm were noted to be snapped in multiple
directions.

The tornado continued eastward towards the intersection of
Tinkling Spring Road and Ramsey Road where more hardwood tree
branches and entire softwood trees were snapped. Some screens
were also damaged on homes and some siding was dislodged at this
location.

The tornado crossed Tinkling Spring Road where additional
hardwood trees were uprooted and softwood trees were snapped.
Siding and roof damage occurred to a mobile home and two 75-yard
sections of fence were blown inward at a plumbing supply facility.
A trash dumpster and grease dumpster were flipped sideways, and
minor structural damage was observed to an office complex near the
intersection of Tinkling Spring Road and Ivy Ridge Road. Sporadic
damage continued near Ivy Ridge road.

As the tornado moved east through Ivy Ridge, the tornado produced
scattered tree and structural damage throughout the area. The
tornado then paralleled Ladd Road and crossed Interstate 64 near
Hickory Hill Road.

The tornado continued moving east into a wooded area between
Hickory Hill Road and Lew Dewitt Boulevard. The survey team noted
scattered uprooted and snapped trees.
After this point, the tornado moved into the City of Waynesboro.
It was noted that significant leaf debris occurred on all sides
of multiple structures along the entire path of the tornado.
While many trees were snapped and/or uprooted along the storm
motion (generally west to east), there were a number of tree snaps
or uproots in multiple directions along the tornado's path.