Hail Map for Independence, VA

Hail and Wind Damage Spotted near Independence, VA

Date / Time	Report Details
8/30/2024 8:50 PM EDT	The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
8/30/2024 8:02 PM EDT	Svrrnk the national weather service in blacksburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, northwestern alleghany county in northwestern north carolina, northeastern ashe county in northwestern north carolina, southeastern smyth county in southwestern virginia, central grayson county in southwestern virginia, * until 900 pm edt. * at 802 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over flatridge, or near sugar grove, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/26/2024 5:57 PM EDT	The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 900 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, southwestern and west central virginia, and southeastern west virginia.
5/26/2024 5:25 PM EDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
5/26/2024 5:25 PM EDT	At 523 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near indian mills to thessalia to gunton park to near baywood, moving east at 55 mph (law enforcement. numerous trees have been blown down with this storm). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, pulaski, wytheville, galax, bland, princeton, pearisburg, and hillsville.
5/26/2024 5:08 PM EDT	At 507 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near camp creek state park to rocky gap to near wytheville to independence, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, bluefield, pulaski, wytheville, galax, bland, princeton, and pearisburg. This includes the following location mercer county airport.
5/26/2024 4:46 PM EDT	Svrrnk the national weather service in blacksburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, pulaski county in southwestern virginia, giles county in southwestern virginia, east central smyth county in southwestern virginia, northeastern tazewell county in southwestern virginia, bland county in southwestern virginia, wythe county in southwestern virginia, western carroll county in southwestern virginia, the city of galax in southwestern virginia, grayson county in southwestern virginia, summers county in southeastern west virginia, mercer county in southeastern west virginia, western monroe county in southeastern west virginia, * until 600 pm edt. * at 444 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near northfork to near tiptop to nebo to rugby, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/26/2023 6:15 PM EDT	At 613 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from hillsville to galax to southeast of sparta, moving east at 20 mph (public. trees have been reported down in the mouth of wilson area west of independence). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
8/26/2023 6:15 PM EDT	At 613 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from hillsville to galax to southeast of sparta, moving east at 20 mph (public. trees have been reported down in the mouth of wilson area west of independence). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/29/2023 6:16 PM EDT	Tree down on memorial park driv in alleghany county NC, 4.2 miles NNW of Independence, VA
7/29/2023 6:01 PM EDT	At 601 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from spring valley to near ashland, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, independence, fries, and lansing. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/29/2023 6:01 PM EDT	At 601 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from spring valley to near ashland, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, independence, fries, and lansing. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/29/2023 5:41 PM EDT	At 540 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from speedwell to near mountain city, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/29/2023 5:41 PM EDT	At 540 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from speedwell to near mountain city, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/29/2023 5:37 PM EDT	At 537 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near spring valley to volney, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, marion, independence, whitetop, mouth of wilson, mount rogers national recreation area, speedwell, and sugar grove. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/29/2023 4:58 PM EDT	At 458 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near nebo to chilhowie, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/28/2023 6:40 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany, northwestern surry and northern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, southwestern carroll and grayson counties in southwestern virginia and the city of galax will expire at 645 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for southwestern virginia.
7/28/2023 6:40 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany, northwestern surry and northern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, southwestern carroll and grayson counties in southwestern virginia and the city of galax will expire at 645 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for southwestern virginia.
7/28/2023 6:34 PM EDT	At 633 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pipers gap to near baywood to near grassy creek, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, sparta, independence, fries, lansing, mouth of wilson, and whitetop. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/28/2023 6:34 PM EDT	At 633 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pipers gap to near baywood to near grassy creek, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, sparta, independence, fries, lansing, mouth of wilson, and whitetop. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/28/2023 5:46 PM EDT	At 546 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near cripple creek to near flatridge to near whitetop, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/28/2023 5:46 PM EDT	At 546 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near cripple creek to near flatridge to near whitetop, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/13/2023 6:27 PM EDT	At 627 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over independence, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/13/2023 6:27 PM EDT	At 627 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over independence, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down at the intersection of maple road and gold hill roa in grayson county VA, 6.7 miles E of Independence, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on fox creek road near wilson highway. the tree fell on a vehicl in grayson county VA, 8.3 miles E of Independence, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down at the intersection of county line road and wilson highwa in grayson county VA, 9.2 miles ENE of Independence, VA
5/16/2023 7:28 PM EDT	At 727 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near boones mill to near fancy gap, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, rocky mount, hillsville, independence, fries, floyd, and copper hill. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/16/2023 7:10 PM EDT	At 710 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near crockett springs to fries, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
1/12/2023 3:26 PM EST	The severe thunderstorm warning for western alleghany, north central watauga and ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, eastern smyth, southwestern wythe and central grayson counties in southwestern virginia will expire at 330 pm est, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and have exited the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
1/12/2023 3:26 PM EST	The severe thunderstorm warning for western alleghany, north central watauga and ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, eastern smyth, southwestern wythe and central grayson counties in southwestern virginia will expire at 330 pm est, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and have exited the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
1/12/2023 3:15 PM EST	At 314 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from hungry mother state park to near mount rogers summit to near rugby to clifton, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, marion, jefferson, west jefferson, lansing, mouth of wilson, mount rogers national recreation area, and glendale springs. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
1/12/2023 3:15 PM EST	At 314 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from hungry mother state park to near mount rogers summit to near rugby to clifton, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, marion, jefferson, west jefferson, lansing, mouth of wilson, mount rogers national recreation area, and glendale springs. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
1/12/2023 2:51 PM EST	At 251 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near abingdon to mountain city to near peoria, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
1/12/2023 2:51 PM EST	At 251 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near abingdon to mountain city to near peoria, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/18/2022 8:10 PM EDT	At 809 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over baywood, or near ennice, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, sparta, independence, ennice, baywood, whitehead, twin oaks, and glade valley. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/18/2022 8:10 PM EDT	At 809 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over baywood, or near ennice, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, sparta, independence, ennice, baywood, whitehead, twin oaks, and glade valley. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/18/2022 7:51 PM EDT	At 751 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over independence, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, sparta, independence, laurel springs, ennice, baywood, stratford, and elk creek. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/18/2022 7:51 PM EDT	At 751 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over independence, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, sparta, independence, laurel springs, ennice, baywood, stratford, and elk creek. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/18/2022 7:29 PM EDT	At 728 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bridle creek, or near mouth of wilson, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/18/2022 7:29 PM EDT	At 728 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bridle creek, or near mouth of wilson, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/6/2022 5:19 PM EDT	At 519 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from cripple creek to near piney creek, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, sparta, independence, fries, ennice, mouth of wilson, and speedwell. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/6/2022 5:19 PM EDT	At 519 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from cripple creek to near piney creek, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, sparta, independence, fries, ennice, mouth of wilson, and speedwell. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/6/2022 4:59 PM EDT	At 458 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near marion wytheville to near mount rogers summit, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/6/2022 4:59 PM EDT	At 458 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near marion wytheville to near mount rogers summit, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/17/2022 4:02 PM EDT	At 402 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near draper to near whitetop, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/14/2022 5:39 AM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany and ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, southern smyth, southern wythe, southwestern carroll and grayson counties in southwestern virginia and the city of galax will expire at 545 am edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
6/14/2022 5:39 AM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany and ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, southern smyth, southern wythe, southwestern carroll and grayson counties in southwestern virginia and the city of galax will expire at 545 am edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
6/14/2022 5:25 AM EDT	At 524 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bridle creek, or near mouth of wilson, moving south at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, marion, hillsville, chilhowie, sparta, jefferson, and west jefferson. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/14/2022 5:25 AM EDT	At 524 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bridle creek, or near mouth of wilson, moving south at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, marion, hillsville, chilhowie, sparta, jefferson, and west jefferson. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/14/2022 5:13 AM EDT	At 513 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near elk creek, or near speedwell, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, wytheville, galax, marion, hillsville, saltville, chilhowie, and sparta. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/14/2022 5:13 AM EDT	At 513 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near elk creek, or near speedwell, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, wytheville, galax, marion, hillsville, saltville, chilhowie, and sparta. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/14/2022 4:49 AM EDT	At 449 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over nebo, or 7 miles southwest of ceres, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/14/2022 4:49 AM EDT	At 449 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over nebo, or 7 miles southwest of ceres, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/8/2022 5:43 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern carroll and eastern grayson counties and the city of galax will expire at 545 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for carroll county until 630 pm edt!.
6/8/2022 5:22 PM EDT	At 522 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over baywood, or near independence, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, independence, fries, bridle creek, baywood, spring valley, and pipers gap. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/8/2022 5:09 PM EDT	At 509 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near twin oaks, or near independence, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/8/2022 5:09 PM EDT	At 509 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near twin oaks, or near independence, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
3/27/2021 2:30 PM EDT	At 230 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near kimberling to near baywood to near elkville, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, pulaski, wytheville, galax, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, hillsville, and dublin.
3/27/2021 2:30 PM EDT	At 230 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near kimberling to near baywood to near elkville, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, pulaski, wytheville, galax, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, hillsville, and dublin.
3/27/2021 2:21 PM EDT	At 220 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from bland to independence to near elkville, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, pulaski, wytheville, galax, bland, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, and hillsville.
3/27/2021 2:21 PM EDT	At 220 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from bland to independence to near elkville, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, pulaski, wytheville, galax, bland, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, and hillsville.
3/27/2021 2:06 PM EDT	At 205 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near ceres to mouth of wilson to 8 miles northwest of lenoir, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
3/27/2021 2:06 PM EDT	At 205 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near ceres to mouth of wilson to 8 miles northwest of lenoir, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
3/27/2021 1:15 PM EDT	Quarter sized hail reported 4.1 miles SW of Independence, VA
3/27/2021 1:12 PM EDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 4.6 miles WSW of Independence, VA
3/27/2021 1:11 PM EDT	At 111 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over spring valley, or near fries, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
3/27/2021 1:07 PM EDT	Quarter sized hail reported 2.5 miles SSW of Independence, VA
3/27/2021 1:05 PM EDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 5 miles S of Independence, VA
3/27/2021 12:58 PM EDT	At 1258 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near bridle creek, or near independence, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, galax, independence, fries, mouth of wilson, speedwell, baywood, and flatridge.
3/27/2021 12:42 PM EDT	At 1242 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over rugby, or near mouth of wilson, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, galax, independence, fries, mouth of wilson, whitetop, speedwell, and sugar grove.
3/27/2021 12:42 PM EDT	At 1242 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over rugby, or near mouth of wilson, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, galax, independence, fries, mouth of wilson, whitetop, speedwell, and sugar grove.
3/27/2021 12:22 PM EDT	At 1221 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near flatwood, or near mountain city, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
3/27/2021 12:22 PM EDT	At 1221 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near flatwood, or near mountain city, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/6/2020 4:25 PM EDT	Tree down on pine mountain rd near riverside dr. time estimated from rada in grayson county VA, 5.1 miles WSW of Independence, VA
7/21/2020 12:25 PM EDT	A couple of trees brought down by thunderstorm wind in grayson county VA, 4.1 miles SW of Independence, VA
7/5/2020 2:42 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern alleghany, northeastern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina and south central grayson counties in southwestern virginia will expire at 245 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
7/5/2020 2:42 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern alleghany, northeastern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina and south central grayson counties in southwestern virginia will expire at 245 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
7/5/2020 2:18 PM EDT	At 217 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over mouth of wilson, moving east at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, sparta, independence, mouth of wilson, volney, bridle creek, stratford, and grassy creek.
7/5/2020 2:18 PM EDT	At 217 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over mouth of wilson, moving east at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, sparta, independence, mouth of wilson, volney, bridle creek, stratford, and grassy creek.
7/5/2020 1:55 PM EDT	At 154 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over mouth of wilson, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/5/2020 1:55 PM EDT	At 154 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over mouth of wilson, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
1/11/2020 9:07 PM EST	At 907 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from max meadows to near stony point, moving northeast at 75 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
1/11/2020 9:07 PM EST	At 907 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from max meadows to near stony point, moving northeast at 75 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
10/31/2019 4:51 PM EDT	At 451 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near baywood to near elkville, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
10/31/2019 4:51 PM EDT	At 451 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near baywood to near elkville, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
8/22/2019 2:38 PM EDT	The national weather service in blacksburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. alleghany county in northwestern north carolina. surry county in northwestern north carolina. northeastern wilkes county in northwestern north carolina. East central ashe county in northwestern north carolina.
8/22/2019 2:38 PM EDT	The national weather service in blacksburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. alleghany county in northwestern north carolina. surry county in northwestern north carolina. northeastern wilkes county in northwestern north carolina. East central ashe county in northwestern north carolina.
8/13/2019 1:56 PM EDT	At 155 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near thomas bridge to near mountain city to near hampton, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/13/2019 1:56 PM EDT	At 155 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near thomas bridge to near mountain city to near hampton, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/13/2019 1:01 PM EDT	At 101 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over marion wytheville, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/24/2019 6:40 PM EDT	At 639 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rocky gap to near crockett to near grassy creek, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/24/2019 6:40 PM EDT	At 639 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rocky gap to near crockett to near grassy creek, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/29/2019 6:56 PM EDT	At 620 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near gretna to near woolwine to sparta, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, martinsville, mount airy, galax, flat rock, and hillsville. This includes the following locations the martinsville speedway and martinsville airport.
5/29/2019 6:56 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany and northern surry counties in northwestern north carolina, southern floyd county in southwestern virginia, central pittsylvania county in south central virginia, carroll county in southwestern virginia, henry county in south central virginia, southeastern grayson county in southwestern virginia, southern franklin county in west central virginia and patrick counties in southwestern virginia, the city of martinsville and the city of galax will expire at 700 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire and a new warning has been issued further to the east. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 900 pm edt for north central north carolina, and south central, central, southwestern and west central virginia. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
5/29/2019 6:21 PM EDT	At 620 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near gretna to near woolwine to sparta, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, martinsville, mount airy, galax, flat rock, and hillsville. This includes the following locations the martinsville speedway and martinsville airport.
5/29/2019 6:21 PM EDT	At 620 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near gretna to near woolwine to sparta, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, martinsville, mount airy, galax, flat rock, and hillsville. This includes the following locations the martinsville speedway and martinsville airport.
5/29/2019 6:00 PM EDT	At 600 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near copper hill to volney, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/29/2019 6:00 PM EDT	At 600 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near copper hill to volney, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/29/2019 5:41 PM EDT	At 541 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near ivanhoe to near ceres to near thomas bridge, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, pulaski, wytheville, bland, marion, and dublin.
5/29/2019 5:35 PM EDT	At 534 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near blacksburg to near ivanhoe to near bridle creek, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/29/2019 4:55 PM EDT	At 454 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from chapel to near thomas bridge, moving east at 30 mph. additional storms will be moring into the region from the west (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/3/2019 4:40 PM EDT	At 438 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near spring valley, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, wytheville, independence, fries, max meadows, and patterson.
5/3/2019 4:19 PM EDT	At 418 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over elk creek, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/19/2019 11:51 AM EDT	At 1150 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near nebo to near comers rock to near flatridge, moving north at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, wytheville, marion, rural retreat, independence, and mount rogers national recreation area. A tornado watch remains in effect until 500 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia.
4/19/2019 11:32 AM EDT	At 1131 am edt, a bowing line of severe thunderstorms were located from whitetop to near lansing to west jefferson, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/19/2019 11:32 AM EDT	At 1131 am edt, a bowing line of severe thunderstorms were located from whitetop to near lansing to west jefferson, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/14/2019 10:29 PM EDT	At 1029 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near patterson to near elkville, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/14/2019 10:29 PM EDT	At 1029 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near patterson to near elkville, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
8/31/2018 2:50 PM EDT	At 248 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from wytheville to independence, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/12/2018 3:36 PM EDT	One tree down in independenc in grayson county VA, 0.6 miles N of Independence, VA
8/12/2018 2:49 PM EDT	At 249 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near baywood, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/15/2018 2:41 PM EDT	At 240 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over fries, moving north at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/15/2018 2:30 PM EDT	At 229 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over glade valley, moving north at 50 mph (radar indicated. wilkes county officials reported downed trees from this storm). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, sparta, and independence. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia.
4/15/2018 2:30 PM EDT	At 229 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over glade valley, moving north at 50 mph (radar indicated. wilkes county officials reported downed trees from this storm). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, sparta, and independence. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia.
4/15/2018 2:02 PM EDT	At 202 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near millers creek, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, sparta, and independence. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia.
4/15/2018 2:02 PM EDT	At 202 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near millers creek, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, sparta, and independence. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia.
4/15/2018 1:36 PM EDT	At 135 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over cedar rock, moving north at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/15/2018 1:36 PM EDT	At 135 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over cedar rock, moving north at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
10/23/2017 5:57 PM EDT	The tornado warning for alleghany, northwestern surry, northeastern wilkes and northeastern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, south central carroll and southeastern grayson counties in southwestern virginia will expire at 600 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. a tornado watch remains in effect until 900 pm edt for north central and northwestern north carolina. a tornado watch also remains in effect until 200 am edt for southwestern virginia. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
10/23/2017 5:57 PM EDT	The tornado warning for alleghany, northwestern surry, northeastern wilkes and northeastern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, south central carroll and southeastern grayson counties in southwestern virginia will expire at 600 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. a tornado watch remains in effect until 900 pm edt for north central and northwestern north carolina. a tornado watch also remains in effect until 200 am edt for southwestern virginia. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
10/23/2017 5:42 PM EDT	At 542 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over stone mountain state park, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include, sparta, independence, traphill, mouth of wilson, and mc grady.
10/23/2017 5:42 PM EDT	At 542 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over stone mountain state park, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include, sparta, independence, traphill, mouth of wilson, and mc grady.
10/23/2017 5:26 PM EDT	At 526 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over dockery, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
10/23/2017 5:26 PM EDT	At 526 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over dockery, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
7/17/2017 3:22 PM EDT	At 320 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over elk creek, moving northeast at 10 mph. a second strong thunderstorm was near ivanhoe and moving north at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, wytheville, independence, fries, speedwell, and flatridge.
7/17/2017 3:12 PM EDT	Tree down near intersection of bethel and big ridge road in grayson county VA, 7.8 miles ESE of Independence, VA
7/17/2017 3:10 PM EDT	Tree down on private property off of big ridge roa in grayson county VA, 7.4 miles SE of Independence, VA
7/17/2017 3:06 PM EDT	At 305 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near elk creek, moving northeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/27/2017 8:22 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany and ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, southeastern smyth and western grayson counties in southwestern virginia will expire at 830 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 200 am edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
5/27/2017 8:22 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany and ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, southeastern smyth and western grayson counties in southwestern virginia will expire at 830 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 200 am edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
5/27/2017 7:55 PM EDT	At 754 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over rugby, moving southeast at 15 mph. a second strong thunderstorms was just north of bridle creek moving south at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, independence, and lansing.
5/27/2017 7:55 PM EDT	At 754 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over rugby, moving southeast at 15 mph. a second strong thunderstorms was just north of bridle creek moving south at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, independence, and lansing.
5/27/2017 7:32 PM EDT	At 732 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over troutdale, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/27/2017 7:32 PM EDT	At 732 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over troutdale, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/9/2017 9:31 PM EDT	At 930 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near ivanhoe to near spring valley to near speedwell, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor damage to vehicles is possible. expect wind damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, galax, hillsville, independence, fries, and fancy gap.
5/9/2017 9:08 PM EDT	At 908 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near wytheville to favonia to near nebo, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/27/2016 4:31 PM EDT	At 430 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near mabry mill to near independence, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/27/2016 4:31 PM EDT	At 430 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near mabry mill to near independence, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/23/2016 9:29 PM EDT	At 929 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from gunton park to mouth of wilson to bristol va, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
6/23/2016 9:29 PM EDT	At 929 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from gunton park to mouth of wilson to bristol va, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
6/23/2016 9:17 PM EDT	At 916 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near kimberling to sugar grove, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, wytheville, bland, marion, chilhowie, and rural retreat.
6/23/2016 8:51 PM EDT	At 850 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near boissevain to quarry, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
6/16/2016 10:58 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany, ashe, patrick, southern grayson, henry and southern carroll counties, the city of martinsville and the city of galax will expire at 1100 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and have exited the warned area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however, heavy rain and wind gusts are still possible with these thunderstorms. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as any reports of wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
6/16/2016 10:58 PM EDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany, ashe, patrick, southern grayson, henry and southern carroll counties, the city of martinsville and the city of galax will expire at 1100 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and have exited the warned area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however, heavy rain and wind gusts are still possible with these thunderstorms. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as any reports of wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
6/16/2016 10:34 PM EDT	At 1033 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pittsville to near fairy stone state park to fries, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, martinsville, galax, sparta, jefferson, and stuart. This includes the martinsville speedway and martinsville airport.
6/16/2016 10:34 PM EDT	At 1033 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pittsville to near fairy stone state park to fries, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, martinsville, galax, sparta, jefferson, and stuart. This includes the martinsville speedway and martinsville airport.
6/16/2016 10:07 PM EDT	At 1007 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near burnt chimney to near alum ridge to near rural retreat, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/16/2016 10:07 PM EDT	At 1007 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near burnt chimney to near alum ridge to near rural retreat, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/2/2016 3:04 PM EDT	At 303 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bridle creek, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, galax, independence, fries, speedwell, and baywood.
5/2/2016 3:00 PM EDT	Quarter sized hail reported 9.5 miles ENE of Independence, VA, quarter size hail on phipps dairy road
5/2/2016 2:46 PM EDT	At 245 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near piney creek, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/2/2016 2:46 PM EDT	At 245 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near piney creek, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/14/2015 9:04 PM EDT	At 902 pm edt, a line of severe thunderstorms was located across parts of smyth, wythe and bland counties, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. Locations impacted include, wytheville, galax, bland, marion, and hillsville.
7/14/2015 8:50 PM EDT	At 849 pm edt, a line of severe thunderstorms was located over tazewell and bland counties, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
7/13/2015 7:25 PM EDT	At 724 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from independence to seven devils, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. locations impacted include, boone, galax, sparta, jefferson, and west jefferson. This includes appalachian state university.
7/13/2015 7:25 PM EDT	At 724 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from independence to seven devils, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. locations impacted include, boone, galax, sparta, jefferson, and west jefferson. This includes appalachian state university.
7/13/2015 6:52 PM EDT	The national weather service in blacksburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. ashe county in northwestern north carolina. watauga county in northwestern north carolina. alleghany county in northwestern north carolina. Grayson county in southwestern virginia.
7/13/2015 6:52 PM EDT	The national weather service in blacksburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. ashe county in northwestern north carolina. watauga county in northwestern north carolina. alleghany county in northwestern north carolina. Grayson county in southwestern virginia.
6/26/2015 10:20 PM EDT	911 call center reports a tree down along wagon wheel road near elk creek... virgini in grayson county VA, 7.7 miles S of Independence, VA
6/26/2015 10:17 PM EDT	911 call center reports multiple trees down along country lane just north of elk creek... virgini in grayson county VA, 7 miles S of Independence, VA
6/26/2015 10:17 PM EDT	Multiple trees down across elk creek parkway in near elk creek virgini in grayson county VA, 7.7 miles S of Independence, VA
6/26/2015 10:09 PM EDT	At 1008 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bridle creek, moving northeast at 15 mph. this storm has a history of producing quarter size hail and intense lightning (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
6/26/2015 9:53 PM EDT	911 call center reports a tree down along coxs chapel road in grayson county... virginia in grayson county VA, 5.6 miles ENE of Independence, VA
6/26/2015 9:52 PM EDT	At 950 pm edt, severe thunderstorms extended from near mouth of wilson to near stratford, and were moving northeast at 25 mph. these thunderstorms have a history of producing quarter size hail (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. Locations impacted include, sparta, independence, mouth of wilson, volney, and grassy creek.
6/26/2015 9:52 PM EDT	At 950 pm edt, severe thunderstorms extended from near mouth of wilson to near stratford, and were moving northeast at 25 mph. these thunderstorms have a history of producing quarter size hail (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. Locations impacted include, sparta, independence, mouth of wilson, volney, and grassy creek.
6/26/2015 9:27 PM EDT	At 927 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from jefferson to near laurel springs, moving northeast at 20 mph. these storms have a history of producing quarter size hail (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
6/26/2015 9:27 PM EDT	At 927 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from jefferson to near laurel springs, moving northeast at 20 mph. these storms have a history of producing quarter size hail (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
10/14/2014 10:56 PM EDT	Multiple trees down in piney creek...also reports of numerous trees down throughout the county in alleghany county NC, 9.4 miles NE of Independence, VA
7/8/2014 6:25 PM EDT	One tree dow in grayson county VA, 10.4 miles ENE of Independence, VA
5/10/2014 1:35 PM EDT	Ping Pong Ball sized hail reported 2.4 miles WNW of Independence, VA, spotter noted hail was flat
7/5/2012 2:52 PM EDT	2 trees down on wilson highway west of independence in grayson county VA, 2 miles NE of Independence, VA
7/5/2012 2:50 PM EDT	Trees down on route 113 near piney creek in alleghany county NC, 9.8 miles ENE of Independence, VA
7/2/2012 12:12 AM EDT	Tree down on comers rock rd in grayson county VA, 7.3 miles SSE of Independence, VA
3/15/2012 3:28 PM EDT	Quarter sized hail reported 8.3 miles E of Independence, VA, hail up to the size of quarters covered the ground on irongate lane.
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Tree down blocking highway 113 in piney cree in alleghany county NC, 9.8 miles ENE of Independence, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Tree down blocking highway 9 in alleghany county NC, 7.3 miles NE of Independence, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Multiple six inch diameter limbs were blown down at the intersection of routes 58 and 21 in independenc in grayson county VA, 0.6 miles N of Independence, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Tree down on state route 684 in grayson county VA, 0.5 miles ESE of Independence, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Quarter sized hail reported 1.6 miles E of Independence, VA, quarter sized hail on pine tree lane
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Half Dollar sized hail reported 2.9 miles NNW of Independence, VA, hail fell on graystone road.
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Couple large trees dow in grayson county VA, 0.6 miles N of Independence, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Quarter sized hail reported 9.8 miles ENE of Independence, VA, hail fell at the piney creek volunteer fire department.
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Quarter sized hail reported 10.4 miles ENE of Independence, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Quarter sized hail reported 10.4 miles ENE of Independence, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Quarter sized hail reported 7.8 miles ESE of Independence, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Golf Ball sized hail reported 0.6 miles N of Independence, VA, on west main street
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Golf Ball sized hail reported 0.7 miles NE of Independence, VA, on west main street
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Quarter sized hail reported 6.5 miles SSE of Independence, VA