A region of low pressure pushed a strong cold front eastward and lifted a warm front northward through the Mid Atlantic during May 16. More than sufficient instability and shear in the Virginia Southside resulted in a few rounds of discrete thunderstorms that organized into a quasi-linear structure, which resulted in areas of thunderstorm wind damage and hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 14:55:00 to 16-MAY-23 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURKES GARDEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two trees were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Hail in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 14:47:00 to 16-MAY-23 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENBOW
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 17:22:00 to 16-MAY-23 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down a couple of large trees along Route 107 and along Allison Gap Road.

Hail in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 18:23:00 to 16-MAY-23 18:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUART
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 15:51:00 to 16-MAY-23 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITMELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds and fell on a house on Waller Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 16:10:00 to 16-MAY-23 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINGGOLD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in the Ringgold area, including Ringgold Depot Road, Oliver Drive, and Gunn Garland Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 15:09:00 to 16-MAY-23 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK LEVEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree on Rockwood Park Road right before Hickory Hill Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 18:55:00 to 16-MAY-23 19:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILPOTT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees around the Bassett and Stanleytown area of Henry county, including one tree on Willie Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 17:03:00 to 16-MAY-23 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree that landed across Earls Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DANVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 16:33:00 to 16-MAY-23 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed one tree, which landed on a power line along Westover Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 17:46:00 to 16-MAY-23 17:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIGSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed one tree on Figsboro Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 16:50:00 to 16-MAY-23 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED ASH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 17:32:00 to 16-MAY-23 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNYDERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree on Rufus Road.

Hail in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 15:29:00 to 16-MAY-23 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN VLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 17:58:00 to 16-MAY-23 17:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOTS GAP
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds broke a flag pole, and downed large limbs and three trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 17:37:00 to 16-MAY-23 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees, one of which fell on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 18:21:00 to 16-MAY-23 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEBRON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew down a few 15 inch diameter trees near the intersection of Meadowlark Road and Declaration Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 19:02:00 to 16-MAY-23 19:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOYDS STORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds broke a flag pole that was mounted in the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in DANVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 18:41:00 to 16-MAY-23 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree onto Forestdale Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 19:26:00 to 16-MAY-23 19:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYCAMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down three trees near the intersection of Izaak Walton Road and Blue Ridge Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 18:58:00 to 16-MAY-23 18:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEATHERWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree on Chatham Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 19:45:00 to 16-MAY-23 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIGN ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree, which landed across Chatham Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 18:54:00 to 16-MAY-23 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRUZES STORE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down near the intersection of Jeb Stuart Highway and Trot Valley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 19:02:00 to 16-MAY-23 19:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUART
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees in multiple locations around the town of Stuart.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 18:45:00 to 16-MAY-23 19:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENHOOK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees across the county, especially in the area between Ferrum, Virginia and Penhook, Virginia, which caused many power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 20:03:00 to 16-MAY-23 20:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENNISTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple trees along the 2000 block of Paradise Road, one of which was downed near the intersection of Denniston Road and Paradise Road. One tree was blown down across power lines, resulting in power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 20:13:00 to 16-MAY-23 20:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree near the intersection of Shady Grove Church Road and Virgilina Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 18:42:00 to 16-MAY-23 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEADOWS OF DAN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms winds blew down several trees in multiple locations around the community of Meadows of Dan.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 15:56:00 to 16-MAY-23 15:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUNTON PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two trees were snapped by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Peppers Ferry Road and Virginia Route 613.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 18:47:00 to 16-MAY-23 18:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINGGOLD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down about twenty trees along Ringgold Church Road, from the Barker Road intersection to the Countryside Drive Intersection. A large tree also fell down on a roof of a house and another tree fell onto a large propane tank.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-23 18:24:00 to 16-MAY-23 18:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: TERRYS FORK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees on Bethlehem Church Road and Huckleberry Ridge Road.