A warm front lifted north into southwest Virginia sparking numerous showers and storms. Damaging winds and large hail accompanied these storms. The combination of robust instability and good shear helped the thunderstorms organize into a line as it progressed east into the Piedmont.

Thunderstorm Wind in RADFORD (C), VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-22 19:37:00 to 03-MAY-22 19:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: RADFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few trees blown down due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-22 16:10:00 to 03-MAY-22 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree down due to thunderstorm winds.

Hail in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-22 14:48:00 to 03-MAY-22 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONES MILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Grape to quarter size hail reported.

Hail in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-22 15:00:00 to 03-MAY-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to quarter size hail was reported on Peppers Ferry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-22 15:15:00 to 03-MAY-22 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SINAI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Three trees reported down due to thunderstorm winds between Halifax and Scottsburg.

Hail in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-22 15:19:00 to 03-MAY-22 15:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-22 15:58:00 to 03-MAY-22 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRYBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-22 16:02:00 to 03-MAY-22 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree reported down due thunderstorm winds along the Norfolk Southern railroad line. One power line also reported down in the same area due to thunderstorm winds.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-22 16:03:00 to 03-MAY-22 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: KANODES MILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report from social media.

Lightning in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-22 16:33:00 to 03-MAY-22 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLADYS
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Lightning struck a shed along the 7000 block of Red House Lane in Rustburg, Virginia. No injuries were reported despite the structure being completely destroyed.

Hail in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-22 17:20:00 to 03-MAY-22 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-22 17:34:00 to 03-MAY-22 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: CURDSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.50K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and large branches blown down due to thunderstorm winds. A metal roof on a farm outbuilding was also damaged during this event.

Hail in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-22 19:22:00 to 03-MAY-22 19:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUBLIN ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-22 21:53:00 to 03-MAY-22 21:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLIERSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 03-MAY-22 22:06:00 to 03-MAY-22 22:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSHEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree.