Strong cold front interacted with an abnormally moist airmass to cause severe thunderstorms to developed across Southside Virginia. Winds from these storms damaged numerous trees, utilities, several vehicles and outbuildings. Thousands of customers lost power due to the damage. There were also a few instances of large hail.

Hail in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-JUN-23 13:15:00 to 16-JUN-23 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLASGOW
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 16-JUN-23 14:08:00 to 16-JUN-23 14:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALCOMA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A swath of hail, up to the size of quarters, fell near U.S. Highway 60 from northwest of Buckingham to near Buckingham.

Hail in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-JUN-23 14:30:00 to 16-JUN-23 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-JUN-23 13:18:00 to 16-JUN-23 13:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLASGOW
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A metal shed was blown off its foundation and into the side of a house by thunderstorm winds. Vinyl siding on the house as well as its HVAC unit were damaged. Several nearby trees were downed by thunderstorm winds.

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

One tree was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 16-JUN-23 14:09:00 to 16-JUN-23 14:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCKINGHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down along Oak Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 16-JUN-23 13:55:00 to 16-JUN-23 13:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: AXTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A couple of trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in the vicinity of Route 58 and Mountain Valley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 16-JUN-23 14:14:00 to 16-JUN-23 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees downed by thunderstorm winds in the Dillwyn area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DANVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 16-JUN-23 14:15:00 to 16-JUN-23 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in the Westover Hills area. Several of these trees caused structural damage to homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in DANVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 16-JUN-23 14:17:00 to 16-JUN-23 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm winds created a swath of damage through the city of Danville. Numerous trees and utility poles were snapped or blown down. Two vehicles were totaled by fallen trees, and a window was blown out at the Danville Regional Hospital. Over 6000 homes lost power due to the damage to utilities.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-JUN-23 12:34:00 to 16-JUN-23 12:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKBRIDGE BATHS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Six trees were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 16-JUN-23 13:32:00 to 16-JUN-23 13:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASSETT FORKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in a swath of damage through Henry County. Additionally, a power line was knocked down onto a truck.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 16-JUN-23 14:20:00 to 16-JUN-23 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SINAI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A couple trees downed by thunderstorm winds in South Boston.