A strong cold front, driven by an unusually strong upper-level trough and wind shear, interacted with a hot, humid, and unstable airmass over the Mid-Atlantic. This pattern resulted in the formation of lines of thunderstorms and several supercells. The most widespread and significant wind damage was noted over northern Maryland, although pockets of considerable wind damage were noted over portions of northwestern Virginia and eastern West Virginia. Somewhat atypical for the Mid-Atlantic is late summer was the number of large hail reports, with multiple instances of giant hail noted.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:59:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHEL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dozens of trees, wires and a few poles blew down between Warrenton and Old Tavern, including in the vicinity of US-17.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:33:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROADWAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down in the 400 block of West Springbrook Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:37:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROADWAY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Dozens of trees blew down, and the metal roof blew off a barn in Broadway. Trees blew down in the 400 block of VA-42 South Main Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:38:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSS JCT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down onto power lines in the 300 block of Cross Junction Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:52:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees blew down along VA-741 Enon School Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:57:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE HALL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down near the intersection of VA-614 Garth Road and Yule Farm.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:33:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several roads were blocked by fallen trees between Somerville and Bristersburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:45:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW MARKET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple trees blew down in New Market.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:48:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: LURAY CAVERNS ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down near the intersection of VA-675 South Page Valley Road and VA-615 Egypt Bend Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:00:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHBURN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dozens of trees and large branches blew down around Ashburn, including at least one onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:48:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAIGSVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees blew down and there was roof damage to barns in Craigsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:51:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOWSER GAP
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down onto power lines in the 200 block of Aspen Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:53:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITACRE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down in the 100 block of Dogwood Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:56:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUND HILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

VA-679 Indian Hollow Road was closed due to numerous downed trees. Numerous trees blew down along VA-608 Wardensville Grade, US-50 Northwestern Turnpike, and VA-608 Dicks Hollow Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:56:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAINESBORO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees blew down in Gainesboro.

Hail in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:02:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: EARLYSVILLE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tennis ball size hail was reported in Earlysville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:00:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GORE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dozens of trees, wires and branches blew down in Gore. Several roads were blocked for a few days, according to VDOT.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:04:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: EARLYSVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dozens of trees, branches and wires blew down in Earlysville, blocking several roads.

Hail in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:08:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADVANCE MILLS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported in the 5700 block of VA-817 Roach Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:03:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COMERTOWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees blew down in Shenandoah. Trees blew down along Tenth Street. Trees blew down in the 400 block of Third Street. Trees blew down in the 1100 block of Ridge View Lane. Trees blew down in the 400 block of VA-650 Grove Hill River Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:04:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALMA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees blew down near Battle Creek Road and North View Drive.

Hail in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:10:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: EARLYSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported in the 900 block of Quail Ridge Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:14:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROAD RUN FARMS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 50 knots (58 MPH) was measured by a mesonet at the NOVA Loudoun Campus in Sterling (STRLI).

Thunderstorm Wind in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:08:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: COMERTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down near the intersection of Crooked Run Road and VA-602 Comertown Road.

Hail in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:09:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWOOPE
Magnitude: 3.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three-inch diameter hail was reported near Hope Lake on VA-806 Boy Scout Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:14:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLAINEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down in the 400 block of Blainesville Road.

Hail in STAUNTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:15:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAUNTON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Two-inch diameter hail was reported in the 300 block of Mary Gray Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:15:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOKESVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dozens of trees blew down in the Nokesville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:17:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONUMENT MILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down along VA-628 Hazel River Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:20:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST GATE OF LOMOND
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large tree limbs snapped in the 7500 block of Alleghany Road.

Hail in STAUNTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:15:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAUNTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Golf ball size hail was reported in the 300 block of Kalorama Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:16:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees blew down in the 4000 block of Remount Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:19:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASSIES CORNER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees blew down along VA-628 Fodderstack Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MANASSAS (C), VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:24:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANASSAS
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust of 51 knots (59 MPH) was measured by the AWOS at Manassas Regional Airport (KHEF).

Hail in STAUNTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:22:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAUNTON
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tennis ball size hail was reported in the 900 block of Powhatan Street.

Hail in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:25:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FISHERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Ping pong ball size hail was reported in the unit block of Warren Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:25:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUDOUN HGTS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees blew down in Loudoun Heights.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:28:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFAX STATION
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hundreds of trees blew down west of Fairfax Station. Extensive tree damage was observed along Quiet Brook Road where dozens of trees were uprooted and at least a dozen pine trees snapped in half.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:29:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENDER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees blew down near Oakton east of Chantilly, including one that fell onto a car on South Penderbrook Drive near Iverness Road. A tree blew down in the 11500 block of Valley Road. A tree blew down at the intersection of Forum Drive and Government Center Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:26:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were several calls for downed trees and wires in Berryville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:26:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARKHAM
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dozens of trees blew down on VA-688 Leeds Manor Road and nearby roads just south of I-66.

Hail in WAYNESBORO (C), VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:29:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESBORO
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two-inch diameter hail was reported in the 400 block of Raleigh Court.

Hail in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:29:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: COMERTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter size hail was reported on VA-608 Grindstone Mountain Road in Comertown.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX (C), VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:32:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFAX
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees blew down in Fairfax, including one on Judicial Drive near Yorktown Court.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:28:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down west of Winston, including near the intersection of VA-601 Kettle Club Road and US-15 North James Madison Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:37:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUE GRASS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Considerable tree damage was reported near New Hampden. Dozens of trees blew down on VA-640 Blue Grass Valley Road and VA-642 Laurel Fork Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:36:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIDEBURN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees blew down in Burke, including a large tree that blew down onto an apartment building on Chase Commons Court.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:48:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANIEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and wires blew down on VA-612 Monrovia Road near Shady Grove Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:39:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL GAP
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees blew down along VA-84 Mill Gap Road, closing the road for several hours.

Hail in HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:47:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUSTOE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two-inch diameter hail was reported near Mustoe.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:35:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORSTOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees blew down in Taylorstown, including along VA-665 Furnace Mountain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:37:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down near the intersection of US-522 Sperryville Pike and VA-621 Yancy Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:40:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: UPPERVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dozens of trees, branches and wires blew down around Upperville.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:51:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARRISONVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down in Coal Landing.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:41:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESTES
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down near the intersection of VA-729 Richmond Road and Campground Lane. Trees blew down near the intersection of VA-642 View Town Road and Barn View Lane. Trees blew down near the intersection of VA-646 Dodson Road and Starwood Drive.

Hail in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 17:07:00 to 07-AUG-23 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLADAY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported near Lake Anna State Park.

Hail in HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:55:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC DOWELL
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tennis ball size hail was reported in McDowell.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:44:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYRIA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dozens of trees blew down north of Syria, including along Weakley Hollow Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:47:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALFWAY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dozens of trees, branches and wires blew down in northeastern Fauquier County, including along VA-626 Halfway Road, VA-626 The Plains Road, and VA-702 Rock Hill Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:48:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIXEYVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees and wires blew down in Rixeyville, including along VA-229 Rixeyville Road. Trees blew down on VA-611 Waterford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:49:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNLEYS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down near the intersection of VA-611 Seven Ponds Road and VA-642 View Town Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:49:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSONTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down along Quail Ridge Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:16:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENOA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blew down onto power lines near the intersection of Bare Ridge Road and VA-612 Hopkins Gap Road.