Several rounds of severe thunderstorms developed along and in advance of a cold front. Multicellular clusters and supercells were the primary storm modes during this event which produced damaging winds, large hail and a brief EF-0 tornado. CAPE values of 1,000 to 2,500 j/kg and helicity values near 300 m2/s2 contributed to the widespread and organized nature of the storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 16:36:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHILHOWIE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds caused considerable damage between Chilhowie and Marion. Winds from these storms damaged seven commercial structures, three government buildings, and 24 residential buildings. Numerous trees and power lines were also reported down due to thunderstorm winds.

Hail in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 16:40:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHILHOWIE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to golf ball size hail was measured between Chilhowie and Marion. The hail accumulated to as much as two inches near Adwolf.

Hail in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 16:50:00 to 06-MAY-22 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUEFIELD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 17:38:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYTHEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The hail accumulated to one-half inch deep.

Hail in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 17:47:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT CHISWELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 19:27:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees reported down due to thunderstorm winds along Wards Gap Road.

Hail in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 19:30:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 19:30:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKBRIDGE BATHS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down along Maury River Road due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 19:31:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARLBORO
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm winds blew a cap off a chimney of a house and a 30 pound ladder across a yard. A roof was also damaged along with several mature trees downed along the path. Winds at the beginning of the path along Borden Grant Trail were estimated around 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 19:35:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRETNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees down on Main Street due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 20:22:00 to 06-MAY-22 20:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED BANK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree down due to thunderstorm winds along North Fork Church Road. Two additional trees blown due to thunderstorm winds along Kingwoods Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RADFORD (C), VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 18:30:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RADFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 18:50:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAVE SPG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees down on power lines due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 19:28:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: THE HOLLOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew out the supports of a carport, causing damage to the roof of a home.

Hail in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 17:51:00 to 06-MAY-22 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAX MEADOWS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 18:27:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTWOOD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees reported down across Alleghany County and Covington City due to thunderstorm winds.

Hail in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 18:30:00 to 06-MAY-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIGNITE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Video of the hail provided via social media.

Hail in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 19:12:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGEWAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 19:20:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FANCY GAP
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees reported down due to thunderstorm winds along Chantilly Road.

Tornado in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 19:40:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado briefly touched town a tenth of a mile northeast of the town of Fairfield. The tornado damaged three sides of a church on Main Street along with some farm outbuildings near the end of the path. A few trees were also downed as a result of the event. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 19:45:00 to 06-MAY-22 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOYDS STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

At least two trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Calvary Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 20:03:00 to 06-MAY-22 20:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRY FORK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A barn roof was torn off with downed trees and powerlines due to thunderstorm winds.

Hail in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 20:04:00 to 06-MAY-22 20:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLUSTER SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter size hail fell on Link Puryear Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 20:09:00 to 06-MAY-22 20:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BOSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Four trees blown down due to thunderstorm winds along Philpott Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 20:11:00 to 06-MAY-22 20:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONE JACK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree fell onto Route 501 in Campbell County due to thunderstorm winds. The tree blocked traffic along the southbound lanes near Rustburg.