Tornado in Virginia, July 19, 1996

The same supercell thunderstorm which produced the F2 tornado in Yarrowsburg (Washington Co) dropped a second tornado in Rosemont. This tornado would track through Brunswick, cross the Potomac River, then continue an additional 4 miles through extreme northern Loudoun Co before dissipating.The tornado first touched down in Rosemont, damaging numerous trees as it crossed state route 17 and moved into Brunswick. A service station's roof was partially damaged by a fallen tree. Many of the homes in Brunswick were protected by the trees and the steep sloping terrain towards the Potomac. At the bottom of this hill, just east of the Maryland state route 17/Virginia route 287 bridge, is a train station, the C&O Canal, and a campground. The tornado maximized at this location, flattening numerous large hardwood trees. Considering the number of trees that fell in this area it was amazing that none of the campers or C&O Canal visitors were injured or killed. The tornado was witnessed crossing the Potomac into northern Loudoun Co.The twister tracked over mainly rural property in Loudoun Co, maintaining F1 strength while crossing Quarter Branch Road. Most of the damage was to trees which were snapped, uprooted, or had large branches blown off. Siding, shingles, and some insulation were blown off a home in its path. A resident's automobile window was shattered. The tornado weakened at this point, producing F0 damage (mostly large limbs/small trees) for the next 2 miles before dissipating in Taylorstown.