In the wake of a warm front passing through the coalfields of southwestern Virginia on May 16th, warm temperatures and ample sunshine led to strong thunderstorms through the course of the afternoon and evening. The areas of John Flannagan Lake and Clintwood in Dickenson County observed multiple areas of tree damage as a result of damaging wind gusts within passing storms. One instance of strong winds near the town of Haysi resulted in a tree falling onto a car, killing the occupant in the vehicle. Tree damage also spilled into northern Buchanan County as storms prevailed that afternoon. After sunset, storms diminished in coverage and intensity.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCHANAN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 16:38:00 to 16-MAY-23 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROWE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down along Robinson Fork Road in the area of Garden Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKENSON, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 16:16:00 to 16-MAY-23 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: DWALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down in Clintwood along Miami Lane. A couple miles down the road, another tree was downed onto DC Truck Stop Road near Clinchco.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKENSON, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 16:22:00 to 16-MAY-23 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: DWALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Near the Dwale township, a tree was blown down at the intersection of Lake Road and Dwale Lane. Another tree fell onto Newberry Ridge and Big Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKENSON, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 16:14:00 to 16-MAY-23 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: TANDY
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Near Tandy, one tree was blown down along the Lake Road and Marina CV.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKENSON, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 16:24:00 to 16-MAY-23 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: VICEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down onto Vicey Mountain Road. Four of those trees fell onto nearby homes. On Doe Branch Road, trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKENSON, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 16:24:00 to 16-MAY-23 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSSELL MART
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A cluster of trees were blown down along Bartlick Road and Little Rockhouse Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKENSON, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 16:40:00 to 16-MAY-23 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SKEETROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

In Skeetrock, a tree was blown down and busted a water line. Down the road in Tandy, a tree blew down onto a home along Old Stone Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKENSON, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 16:19:00 to 16-MAY-23 16:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYSI
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down onto Centennial Heights Road near Haysi.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKENSON, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 16:23:00 to 16-MAY-23 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: TANDY
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

In Clinchco, a tree was blown down at 212 DC Truck Stop Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKENSON, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 16:33:00 to 16-MAY-23 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYSI
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down along GC Powers Drive near Haysi.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKENSON, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 16:40:00 to 16-MAY-23 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: VICEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree fell down onto an occuipied vehicle on Welcome Lane near the town of Vicey. The occupant of the car, a sixty-five year old man, died as a result.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKENSON, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 16:49:00 to 16-MAY-23 16:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPLASHDAM
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

In Haysi, a tree was blown down onto a vehicle in a driveway along Pat Field Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKENSON, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 16:25:00 to 16-MAY-23 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPLASHDAM
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The top portion of a communications tower west of Grundy was bent over as a result of damaging wind gusts.