A persistent hot and moist air mass allowed for high levels of instability in southwest Virginia. A cold front moving southeast through the region interacted with this unstable air mass and formed numerous severe thunderstorms which produced damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUENA VISTA (C), VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:34:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUENA VISTA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and powerlines were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:37:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERRUM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:40:00 to 17-JUN-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEADOWS OF DAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:47:00 to 17-JUN-22 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILPOTT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds throughout the county, with a few falling onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:47:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree downed by thunderstorm winds blocking the intersection of Mockingbird Lane and Blackberry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:53:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNOW CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few large tree limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds. A trampoline was also blown away and damaged by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYNCHBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:54:00 to 17-JUN-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUE RIDGE FARMS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were downed by thunderstorm winds through Lynchburg. One tree fell onto a house on Sedgewick Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:55:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIGSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on Clyde Prillaman Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 16:00:00 to 17-JUN-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLTOP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Olivet Church Road and another on Philpott Highway, which fell onto a power line.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 16:00:00 to 17-JUN-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A couple trees were downed by thunderstorm winds on Lawrence Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTINSVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 16:00:00 to 17-JUN-22 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were downed by thunderstorm winds through the City of Martinsville. Several fell onto power lines, and a few roads were made impassable by larger downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 16:05:00 to 17-JUN-22 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPENCER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Penn Store Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 16:07:00 to 17-JUN-22 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD LIBERTY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on Beckham Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 16:08:00 to 17-JUN-22 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: POSM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A couple trees, a utility pole and a few power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds in the northern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 16:09:00 to 17-JUN-22 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: AXTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on Holland Circle, and an additional tree was blown down on Robertson Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 16:16:00 to 17-JUN-22 16:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPOUT SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on Spring Grove Road, and an additional tree was blown down on Buck Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 16:17:00 to 17-JUN-22 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds on Village Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 16:27:00 to 17-JUN-22 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW DESIGN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds and fell onto a house on Old Richmond Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:53:00 to 17-JUN-22 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Around 60 trees were downed by thunderstorm winds throughout the county, with one falling onto a home on Virginia Highway 130. Thousands of people lost power in the area due to the damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 16:30:00 to 17-JUN-22 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKNEAL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was downed onto a power line by thunderstorm winds on Brook Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 14:20:00 to 17-JUN-22 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAGGIE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were downed by thunderstorm winds throughout the county, with several making roads impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 14:47:00 to 17-JUN-22 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: PULASKI
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds. A garage was severely damaged by a falling tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 14:58:00 to 17-JUN-22 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHILDRESS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large limbs were snapped off by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 14:40:00 to 17-JUN-22 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN LAKE
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:53:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARDIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees downed by thunderstorm winds on Baileys Sawmill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 16:15:00 to 17-JUN-22 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSTBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds on Bear Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 16:25:00 to 17-JUN-22 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CODY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees downed by thunderstorm winds across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:49:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT TABOR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A few trees uprooted or downed by thunderstorm winds near the Merrimac area. Power outages were reported in connection with this damage, and a wind gust of 65 MPH was recorded in Blacksburg.

Hail in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 14:23:00 to 17-JUN-22 14:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAILEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 14:27:00 to 17-JUN-22 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOWERSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds brought down a swath of several trees throughout Bland County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 14:35:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH HOLSTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees and powerlines were downed by thunderstorm winds throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 14:40:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAX MEADOWS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees and powerlines were downed by thunderstorm winds through the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 14:55:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON FORGE CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds in the county. Near Iron Gate, one tree fell onto a garage and damaged a vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 14:55:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were downed by thunderstorm winds, with most of the damage occurring in the northern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:03:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLOOVER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds, with most of the damage in the southern portion of the county. Near Healing Springs, one tree fell onto a truck, and in the Cedar Creek area a tree fell onto a different vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:06:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHRISTIANSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees and utility poles were downed by thunderstorm winds in the Christiansburg area. In addition, roofing on a deck was damaged by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:07:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOWERS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds on Dobbins Hollow Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:10:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLIERSTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed by thunderstorm winds across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:15:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODLAWN
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:15:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEWARTSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds on Beagle Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:17:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: WIRTZ
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on Lakewood Court and it struck and injured one person.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:20:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds on Virginia Route 221.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:20:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODLAWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUN-22 15:20:00 to 17-JUN-22 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLADEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few large tree limbs were blown down by thunderstorm winds.