Remnants of Hurricane Ian moved north-northwest from the South Carolina coast into the Virginia Piedmont and Southside counties. Ian was classified as a post-tropical system by the time it reached central and southwest Virginia during the late hours of September 30th, 2022. Strong low level shear and abundant tropical moisture brought strong winds to much of the area, resulting in thousands of power outages and many downed trees. The remnants of Ian continued to impact the area overnight through the morning hours of October 1, 2022.

Strong Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-22 16:45:00 to 30-SEP-22 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 30.00 MG
Property damage: 11.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree was downed by the non-thunderstorm winds from the remnants of Ian on Everett Road. A billboard was also blown down on the Lynchburg Salem Turnpike near Bedford, VA. An estimated 2,659 residents lost power.

Strong Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-22 17:23:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 32.00 MG
Property damage: 28.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were downed by non-thunderstorm winds from the remnants of Ian throughout Henry County. At least 12 roads were blocked by downed trees and eight power lines were blown down. There were and estimated 2,248 reported power outages in the county. Non-thunderstorm winds from the remnants of Ian continued to impact the area overnight through the morning hours of October 1, 2022.

Strong Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-22 18:15:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:35:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 28.00 ES
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees were downed by the non-thunderstorm winds from the remnants of Ian in Collierstown and Kerrs Creek area. An estimated 900 residents lost power.

Strong Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-22 19:19:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were downed by the non-thunderstorm winds from the remnants of Ian, including in and near Lynchburg and Gladys.  Some of the trees fell on homes and apartments in the Lynchburg area, and four families were displaced.  Approximately 5,300 residents lost power. One tree fell on a car while it was traveling along the 2200 block of Bishop Creek Road, caused the car to run off the road, and the driver was killed. Non-thunderstorm winds from the remnants of Ian continued to impact the area overnight through the morning hours of October 1, 2022.

Strong Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-22 19:40:00 to 30-SEP-22 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 27.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were downed near Black Ridge Road by the non-thunderstorm winds from the remnants of Ian.

Strong Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-22 20:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 30.00 ES
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were downed by the non-thunderstorm winds from the remnants of Ian. One of the known locations of the downed trees was Coaling Road. Approximately 2,132 residents lost power.

High Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-22 20:25:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:43:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several large trees were downed by non-thunderstorm winds from the remnants of Ian throughout Carroll County, including near Cana, Lamsburg, and Fancy Gap.  A peak wind gust of 60 MPH was measured on Interstate 77 near mile marker 1.8. Approximately 3,494 residents lost power.

Strong Wind in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-22 18:20:00 to 30-SEP-22 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A couple trees and large branches were downed by the non-thunderstorm winds from the remnants of Ian near Whitetop Mountain.

Strong Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-22 18:29:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:34:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 30.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A couple trees were downed on Morgans Mill Drive by the non-thunderstorm winds from the remnants of Ian.

Strong Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-22 18:45:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 33.00 ES
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees were downed by the non-thunderstorm winds from the remnants of Ian throughout Halifax County. Four residences were damaged from downed trees, two in South Boston, including one family that was displaced, and two in the town of Halifax.  Trees were reported blown down at the intersection of College Street and Jefferson Avenue. A storage facility at the intersection of Philpott Road and Old Cluster Springs Road was blown over. A tree was also blown down and took out a power line on Canterbury Road. An estimated 3,000 residents lost power.

Strong Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-22 19:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were blown down across Pittsylvania County and the City of Danville from the remnants of Ian. In Danville, at least nine trees were blown down, including Audubon Drive, Guerrant Street, Lanier Avenue, Lexington Avenue, Mountain Hill Road, North Main Street, Schoolfield Drive and Updike Place.  Other known locations were trees were blown down include Chalk Level Road and the intersection of Chestnut Level Lane and Spring Garden Road. 17,000 residents, or about 42% of the county, were without power during the peak of the storm. A peak wind gust of 51 MPH was measured at the Danville Regional Airport.

Strong Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 30-SEP-22 19:10:00 to 30-SEP-22 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 30.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were downed by the non-thunderstorm winds from the remnants of Ian throughout Appomattox County. Some known locations were trees were blown down include the intersection of Anderson Highway and Danville Road, Spring Grove Road, and Rocks Church Road.  Non-thunderstorm winds from the remnants of Ian continued to impact the area overnight through the morning hours of October 1, 2022.