A strong cold front, in advance of a slow moving upper level low pressure system, brought multiple rounds of severe storms to southwest Virginia. With increasing instability and high low level shear, these storms produced damaging winds, hail and two tornadoes. While most of the severe weather occurred during the morning hours of the 27th, a second round of storms produced damaging winds during the afternoon.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 15:50:00 to 27-MAY-22 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUE RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree on a power line.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 15:53:00 to 27-MAY-22 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: LESLIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree down at the intersection of Goodman Road and Bandy Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 16:27:00 to 27-MAY-22 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEDALIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree down due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 16:35:00 to 27-MAY-22 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG ISLAND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees down due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 16:43:00 to 27-MAY-22 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree which knocked down a power line.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 16:44:00 to 27-MAY-22 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIMBERLAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.70K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew shingles off a residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 17:11:00 to 27-MAY-22 17:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEYSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in the northeastern part of the county, mainly between Keysville and Abilene.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTINSVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 19:13:00 to 27-MAY-22 19:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees blocking roadways around the city due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 07:24:00 to 27-MAY-22 07:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: RODDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree down along Chatham Road due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 08:23:00 to 27-MAY-22 08:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIXBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree down due to thunderstorm winds at the intersection of River Ridge Road and Morning Star Road.

Hail in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 16:30:00 to 27-MAY-22 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST NEW LONDON AR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 16:36:00 to 27-MAY-22 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAUGH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 03:27:00 to 27-MAY-22 03:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASSETT FORKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One large tree was blown down due to thunderstorm winds along Applegate Lane. One tree fell on a power line and a power line was blown down along Seminole Drive due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 03:30:00 to 27-MAY-22 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down on a power line due to thunderstorm winds along English Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 06:10:00 to 27-MAY-22 06:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASSETT FORKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down due to thunderstorm winds along Applegate Lane. A second tree was blown down along Oak Level Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTINSVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 06:23:00 to 27-MAY-22 06:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree down due to thunderstorm winds along Corn Tassel Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 06:39:00 to 27-MAY-22 06:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: BACHELORS HALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees down due to thunderstorm winds around Westover Hills. Areas impacted by the downed trees include Loomfixer Lake Road, Moorfield Bridge Road, Deerfield Lane, Keswick Drive, and Pinecroft Road.

Tornado in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 06:24:00 to 27-MAY-22 06:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOODE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 925.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-2 tornado with max winds of 135 mph touchdown 0.4 miles southeast of Norwood before heading north northeast toward U.S Highway 221. The tornado crossed Bethany Church Road and Langford Lane where two mobile homes were destroyed. The tornado then continued northeast snapping and uprooting trees just west of the Ivy Hill Golf Course. Additional tree damage was noted on the western slopes of Fleming Mountain along Rocky Mountain Road. In total, 15 homes were damaged along with 35 structures including sheds, outbuildings, and garages. Three injuries were reported with zero fatalities. The length of the tornado track was estimated at 6.25 miles, and the maximum width was approximately 330 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 06:58:00 to 27-MAY-22 06:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTNUT LEVEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree down due to thunderstorm winds along the 700 block of David Giles Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 07:04:00 to 27-MAY-22 07:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree down due to thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Concord Road and Callands Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 07:04:00 to 27-MAY-22 07:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENTUCK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 47.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees down due to thunderstorms winds between Ringgold and Elmo. Areas impacted include Rocksprings Road, Deerfield Lane, Double Creek Road, and Dr Milmas Road. The worst of the damage was along the 1100 block of Dr. Milmas Road where a tree fell into a house. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 07:17:00 to 27-MAY-22 07:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK LEVEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One power line down due to thunderstorm winds along Hummingbird Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 07:17:00 to 27-MAY-22 07:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALTAVISTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree down on a transformer and one tree down along Woodland Avenue due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 07:24:00 to 27-MAY-22 07:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLATO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 8.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree down along Asbury Road and a few trees down along Chatham Road due to thunderstorm winds. A residential home also sustained damage with a few shingles, gutters, and pieces of siding blown off due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 07:36:00 to 27-MAY-22 07:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree down along the 400 block of Possum Road and one tree down along Smoky Hollow Road due to thunderstorm winds.

Tornado in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 08:00:00 to 27-MAY-22 08:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: REESE SHOP
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team inspected storm damage along the western end of Green View Road approximately 1.6 miles south southwest of Chandlers Fork and 3.8 miles north of Randolph. The team concluded that the damage was from an EF-1 tornado with maximum wind gusts around 95 mph. The tornado briefly touched down and primarily affected one private residence along Green View Road. Significant roof damage along with glass doors and windows were broken on the home. A few trees and power lines were also damaged along Green View Road before the tornado lifted.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 08:03:00 to 27-MAY-22 08:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORRIS CHURCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree down due to thunderstorm winds along Lewis Ford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 08:03:00 to 27-MAY-22 08:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPOUT SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees down due to thunderstorm winds along Reedy Spring Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 08:15:00 to 27-MAY-22 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BOSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One power line down due to thunderstorm winds on College Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 08:17:00 to 27-MAY-22 08:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVERGREEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree down due to thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Railroad Lane and Old Bethany Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 08:49:00 to 27-MAY-22 08:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRAKES BRANCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree down due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 08:45:00 to 27-MAY-22 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEYSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree down due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 08:07:00 to 27-MAY-22 08:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAXE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree down due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 15:33:00 to 27-MAY-22 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One tree down at Orlando Avenue near Verndale Drive and one tree down along Carlos Drive due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 15:45:00 to 27-MAY-22 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONSACK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large tree limbs down due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 27-MAY-22 15:47:00 to 27-MAY-22 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEBSTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds brought down one tree down on a power line.