A cold front and upper trough slowly approached the area on September 7th, providing a source of lift for the pre-existing instability generated by diurnal heating across southern and central Virginia. This combination created an atmosphere that was conducive for damaging winds gusts. Around 2900 people were left without power in Roanoke, and another 655 were without power in Henry County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALEM (C), VIRGINIA
From 07-SEP-23 15:37:00 to 07-SEP-23 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM (C)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree near the intersection of Electric Road and Greenridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 07-SEP-23 15:48:00 to 07-SEP-23 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARKEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds downed a very large tree, and the tree caused minor damage to an outdoor deck.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 07-SEP-23 18:55:00 to 07-SEP-23 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERNON HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree limb around six inches in diameter and near 20 feet long across Mountain Road near H & H Grocery.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 07-SEP-23 20:56:00 to 07-SEP-23 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree in Hillsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 07-SEP-23 21:16:00 to 07-SEP-23 21:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASSETT FORKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A power line was downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Maplewood Avenue and Henry Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 07-SEP-23 21:27:00 to 07-SEP-23 21:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK LEVEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed power lines across Philpott Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 07-SEP-23 21:43:00 to 07-SEP-23 21:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY MT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in the Rocky Mount area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 07-SEP-23 22:00:00 to 07-SEP-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLTOP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed two trees across Terry's Mountain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 07-SEP-23 22:15:00 to 07-SEP-23 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLTOP
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Barrows Mill Road and Terry's Mountain Road.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 07-SEP-23 14:37:00 to 07-SEP-23 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: YELLOW SULPHUR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 07-SEP-23 15:50:00 to 07-SEP-23 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 07-SEP-23 15:40:00 to 07-SEP-23 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNSET VLG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree that landed on a power line on Barnett Road NW.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTINSVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 07-SEP-23 21:56:00 to 07-SEP-23 21:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree on Short Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 07-SEP-23 20:47:00 to 07-SEP-23 20:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC ADAM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in the 2900 block of Old Route 100 Road, including one on Craig Loop near Count Pulaski Drive.

Hail in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 07-SEP-23 18:20:00 to 07-SEP-23 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARKSDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported at the Virginia International Raceway.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 07-SEP-23 14:35:00 to 07-SEP-23 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMBRIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorms winds blew down a large tree into the roadway near the intersection of Sleepy Hollow Road and Cambria Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 07-SEP-23 14:35:00 to 07-SEP-23 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: YELLOW SULPHUR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Around a dozen large trees were downed by thunderstorm winds just south of Blacksburg, as well as a power line near the intersection of Jennelle Road and South Main Street.