An outbreak of significant severe weather occurred during the afternoon and evening hours of Tuesday, July 12th, 2022. An unseasonably strong cold front interacted with a high instability airmass to result in several bowing lines of thunderstorms, which maintained their organization and intensity due to strong atmospheric wind shear. Swaths of widespread damaging winds were observed, much of which was considerable. A couple of tornadoes were also confirmed, along with some significant hail. A wind gust of over 100 MPH was measured in one of the most powerful storms over eastern West Virginia.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 16:27:00 to 12-JUL-22 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROAD RUN FARMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree limbs blew down near Monticello Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 16:29:00 to 12-JUL-22 16:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: BULL RUN
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 61 knots (70 MPH) was measured by a mesonet in Centreville (CW3766).

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 17:09:00 to 12-JUL-22 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENGLESIDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees blew down near the intersection of Black Alder Drive and Old Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 18:31:00 to 12-JUL-22 18:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: CULPEPER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down along Business US-15/US-29 Brandy Road near VA-666 Bradford Road/Braggs Corner Road.

Hail in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 18:32:00 to 12-JUL-22 18:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported southeast of Madison.

Hail in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 18:35:00 to 12-JUL-22 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIGHTWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter size hail was reported north of Oakpark.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 18:37:00 to 12-JUL-22 18:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEALETON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees blew down around Bealeton.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 18:41:00 to 12-JUL-22 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOKESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down onto wires near the intersection of VA-652 Fitzwater Drive and Morla Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 18:41:00 to 12-JUL-22 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMERDUCK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and wires blew down in Sumerduck, including along VA-651 Sumerduck Road between VA-631 Snake Castle Road and VA-632 Rogers Ford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 18:45:00 to 12-JUL-22 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCUST DALE
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust of 58 knots (67 MPH) was measured near Oakpark.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 18:49:00 to 12-JUL-22 18:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: STORCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down along VA-612 Hartwood Road and Meadows Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 18:59:00 to 12-JUL-22 18:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE MILE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees blew down near the intersection of Ford Road and Rutherford Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 18:53:00 to 12-JUL-22 18:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down along VA-655 Holly Corner Road near Country Manor Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 18:59:00 to 12-JUL-22 18:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNT TREE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees blew down along VA-230 Orange Road and VA-684 Radiant Way.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 19:01:00 to 12-JUL-22 19:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDWAY IS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down along VA-637 Telegraph Road and Midway Road. Trees blew down around the intersection of VA-635 Decatur Road and VA-611 Widewater Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 19:10:00 to 12-JUL-22 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: (NYG)MCAS QUANTICO
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 51 knots (59 MPH) was measured by the ASOS at Quantico Marine Base (KNYG).

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 19:19:00 to 12-JUL-22 19:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGE CO ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust of 54 knots (62 MPH) was measured by the AWOS at Orange County Airport (KOMH).

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 19:23:00 to 12-JUL-22 19:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGE CO ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees blew down along VA-20 Constitution Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 19:22:00 to 12-JUL-22 19:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: VULCAN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dozens of trees and wires blew down along VA-624 Tower Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 19:53:00 to 12-JUL-22 19:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRATTS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees blew down near Pratts.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 20:49:00 to 12-JUL-22 20:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCUFFLETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down along VA-609 Scuffletown Road.

Hail in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 15:00:00 to 12-JUL-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAN BUREN FURNACE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported southeast of Wardensville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 15:14:00 to 12-JUL-22 15:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: OPEQUON
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 50 knots (58 MPH) was measured by a mesonet near Stephens City.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 15:16:00 to 12-JUL-22 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBANON CHURCH
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 54 knots (63 MPH) was measured by a mesonet near Clary.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 15:17:00 to 12-JUL-22 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT OLIVE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees blew down around Strasburg. A tree blew down on VA-601 Battlefield Road. A tree blew down near the intersection of VA-761 Capon Road and VA-55 John Marshall Highway. Trees blew down on VA-601 Funk Road where a mobile camper was heavily damaged with its sides blown off. A tree blew down in the 3100 block of VA-747 River View Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 15:24:00 to 12-JUL-22 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA FURNACE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight inch in diameter trees limbs snapped at a residence near Harmony.

Hail in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 15:24:00 to 12-JUL-22 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA FURNACE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported near Harmony.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 15:25:00 to 12-JUL-22 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOYCE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down near Boyce. A tree blew down in the 5300 block of VA-657 Senseny Road. A tree blew down near the intersection of VA-723 Old Winchester Road and VA-631 Page Brook Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 15:30:00 to 12-JUL-22 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE POST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree damage was reported near White Post, including a tree that blew down in the 600 block of VA-658 White Post Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 15:41:00 to 12-JUL-22 15:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree damage was reported northwest of Hawkinstown, including along VA-710 Hamburg Road.

Hail in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 16:05:00 to 12-JUL-22 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSHALL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Half dollar size hail was reported in Marshall.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 16:05:00 to 12-JUL-22 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODBURN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees blew down near the intersection of VA-651 Hogback Mountain Road and US-15 James Monroe Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 16:07:00 to 12-JUL-22 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELVOIR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees blew down in The Plains, including on Bunker Hill Road near Featherstone Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 16:09:00 to 12-JUL-22 16:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG MUNI
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust of 54 knots (62 MPH) was measured by the AWOS at Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO).

Hail in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 16:09:00 to 12-JUL-22 16:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG MUNI
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported on the south side of Leesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 16:18:00 to 12-JUL-22 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAXPOOL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous large tree limbs blew down near the intersection of VA-901 Claiborne Parkway and Waxpool Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 16:23:00 to 12-JUL-22 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCOLA GLASCOCK ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees blew down around Arcola and South Riding, including along US-50 John Mosby Highway near Pleasant Valley Road.

Hail in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 16:23:00 to 12-JUL-22 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCOLA GLASCOCK ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in Arcola.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 16:25:00 to 12-JUL-22 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BALTIMORE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees blew down near Broken Hill. VA-676 Riley Road from Oakmont Drive to VA-1325 Lakeview Drive was closed due to downed trees and power lines. A large tree blew down onto an occupied vehicle nearby.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 16:28:00 to 12-JUL-22 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: DULLES INTL ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 53 knots (61 MPH) was measured by the ASOS at Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD).

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 16:29:00 to 12-JUL-22 16:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNSET HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees blew down in Reston, including along VA-673 Lawyers Road near Blue Spruce Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 16:29:00 to 12-JUL-22 16:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Tree damage was reported on Skyline Drive just before the intersection with US-211 Lee Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 16:31:00 to 12-JUL-22 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLORIS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees blew down between Herndon and Chantilly, including at a residence off of Franklin Farm Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 16:34:00 to 12-JUL-22 16:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees blew down along VA-626 Piedmont Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 16:36:00 to 12-JUL-22 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTREVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees blew down in Clifton, including near the intersection of Twin Lakes Drive and Twin Lakes Court.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 17:21:00 to 12-JUL-22 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOX CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires blew down near the intersection of VA-776 Frank Lane Road and Bowbender Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 17:42:00 to 12-JUL-22 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A couple of trees were reported down near Luray and Hamburg, including along VA-710 Hamburg Road near US-211 Lee Highway, on West Page Street, and in the 1300 block of Big Oak Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 17:00:00 to 12-JUL-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAUREL GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees blew down in Franconia, including near the intersection of VA-635 Hayfield Road and VA-613 Manchester Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 17:43:00 to 12-JUL-22 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALANTHUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down along VA-625 Mount Zion Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-22 18:31:00 to 12-JUL-22 18:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIGHTWOOD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees blew down along VA-630 Thoroughfare Road.