A slow-moving cold front dropping south from the Ohio Valley. As this front encountered an airmass with modest shear and very unstable conditions, it allowed allowed for afternoon thunderstorms to develop. Some of these storms were discrete and produced large hail. After the storms began to merge into bowing segments, damaging winds resulted.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 17:47:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLADYS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree and power lines on Red House Road and Bear Creek Road, one of which landed on a private residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 18:08:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED HOUSE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large trees were downed by thunderstorm winds on Lawyers Road. Some trees were blocking roads. Pea sized hail was also observed during the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYNCHBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 18:36:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON HGTS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds near Lynchburg.

Lightning in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 19:14:00 to 13-JUL-23 19:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING MILLS
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Lightning struck a tree, that then caught fire, at a private residence in the 7800 block of Red House Road in Gladys.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 19:43:00 to 13-JUL-23 19:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Craig Creek Road and Vise Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 19:50:00 to 13-JUL-23 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLE ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 21:28:00 to 13-JUL-23 21:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHENIX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Red House Road, north of Phenix.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 21:33:00 to 13-JUL-23 21:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISONVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew the roof off of a barn on Vincent Store Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 22:55:00 to 13-JUL-23 22:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOGES CHAPEL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down about ten trees along Apache Road.

Lightning in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 19:44:00 to 13-JUL-23 19:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLADYS
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Lightning struck a set of wood pallets in the 780 Block of Pigeon Run Road in Gladys, which then caught fire.

Hail in LEXINGTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 13:46:00 to 13-JUL-23 13:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was observed on Houston Street for several minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 14:15:00 to 13-JUL-23 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHANY, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 14:45:00 to 13-JUL-23 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALLAGHAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Hail in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 14:51:00 to 13-JUL-23 14:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONSBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 14:56:00 to 13-JUL-23 14:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVINGTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed some trees in the city of Covington.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 15:05:00 to 13-JUL-23 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree which then landed across Forest Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 15:04:00 to 13-JUL-23 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees along two to three miles of Flower Gap Road and Apple Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYNCHBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 15:09:00 to 13-JUL-23 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNCHBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees and power lines. One tree fell into the road in front of EC Glass High School, and another fell on Grove Street, that pulled power lines down with it. Over one thousand people were left without power.

Hail in LYNCHBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 15:40:00 to 13-JUL-23 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNCHBURG FALWELL AR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 15:40:00 to 13-JUL-23 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree that landed on a house on Hawkins Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 16:19:00 to 13-JUL-23 16:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSTBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree near Rustburg.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 16:20:00 to 13-JUL-23 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KANODES MILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 16:31:00 to 13-JUL-23 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree near Concord.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 16:45:00 to 13-JUL-23 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG ISLAND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees near Highway 501 and Big Island.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 16:53:00 to 13-JUL-23 16:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were downed by thunderstorm winds, including one that landed on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYNCHBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 17:04:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LYH)GLENN FLD LYNCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree that landed across both lanes of US 460 West, between Odd Fellows and Candlers Mountain Road exits.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 17:12:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down three trees along Wilson Highway, near the intersections with County Line Road, and Fox Creek Road, as well as near the intersection of Maple Road and Gold Hill Road. One of the trees fell on a vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 17:30:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDLE CREEK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees along Wilson Highway near Bridle Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 17:33:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPOUT SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds in Spout Spring.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 17:33:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSTBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in Rustburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 17:34:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: APPOMATTOX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds and landed in the road at the intersection of Reedy Springs Road and Double Springs Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 17:35:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in Concord.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 13-JUL-23 17:35:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPOUT SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds across Pumping Station Road near Breezy Hill Road.