Virginia, 2017Tornado and Damaging Winds in Virginia, August 7 to 8, 2017
August 7 to 8, 2017 · NWS AKQ · 65 events in 22 counties and zones
Scattered severe thunderstorms associated with low pressure and a cold front produced damaging winds, one tornado, and heavy rain across portions of central and eastern Virginia.
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- Property damage
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- Crop damage
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Scattered severe thunderstorms associated with low pressure and a cold front produced damaging winds, one tornado, and heavy rain across portions of central and eastern Virginia.
What forecasters said that day
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NWS Wakefield, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Aug 7, 11:16 AM EST, 2 hours 35 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 7, 11:16 AM EST, 2 hours 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1216 PM EDT Mon Aug 7 2017
.SYNOPSIS...
A warm front will lift through the area today this as low
pressure tracks across Northern Virginia and Northeast Maryland.
The trailing cold front will drop into the region tonight with
another area of low pressure tracking along the boundary. This
front stalls over North Carolina Tuesday into Wednesday as high
pressure builds north of the area.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Update...
A meso-low is developing over nrn VA/MD early this aftn and is
expected to deepen through this evening as it slowly tracks NE.
Two waves of precipitation have occurred already this morning:
1) From Louisa to Caroline/Nrn Neck and 2) invof the warm front
which is tilting nwd in the Piedmont but still nearly stationary
across SE VA/NE NC. For the rest of today, more showers and
storms should be anticipated invof the warm front (SE VA/NE NC)
as it slowly lifts north and east as a cold front develops along
meso-low troughing. A second wave of moisture crossing the
Appalachians will interact with the developing front and provide
a separate focus for showers/storms farther northwest from the
coast. Meanwhile, an upper trough swinging across the Great
Lakes into the Ohio Valley will allow additional shortwave
energy to stream into the region late tonight. This will be
enough to generate elevated instability (weak instability at the
sfc) and thus continue a threat for showers/storms...especially
invof theta-e gradient. Pwats approaching 2.00 inches, very
saturated atmospheric profiles, and slow ewd movement of the
meso-low cold front will all contribute to very heavy rainfall
the rest of today and tonight. A Flash Flood Watch is now in
effect for the Nrn Neck, MD Lower Eastern Shore and Accomack
County VA through 700 AM Tuesday morning. No change in headlines
at the moment due to lack of upstream enhancement over the mts
early this aftn. Temperatures were adjusted down for areas from
Louisa to the MD Lower Eastern Shore due to evaporative cooling
from current rainfall; highs low-mid 70s. Elsewhere...80-85F.
&&
.SHORT TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Low pressure exits off the Srn New England coast later tonight
with the associated cold front reaching the VA/NC border by 12z
Tuesday. The front then settles across NC by Tuesday aftn. PoPs
remain 60-80% Tuesday morning for far SE VA/NE NC. At least
partial clearing is expected across the N Tuesday as high
pressure builds across PA/MD. Clouds and a 30-50% chc of showers
will persist across far srn VA/NE NC during the aftn in closer
proximity to the boundary. Highs Tuesday will mainly be in the
upper 70s to low 80s.
The frontal boundary remains S of the are Tuesday night into
Wednesday. How much drying/clearing occurs across the (srn) portion
of the are is uncertain. Low PoPs (15-30%) will be maintained along
and S of the VA/NC border. Otherwise, partly sunny N, variable
clouds-mostly cloudy S. Lows Tuesday night 60-65F N and 65-70F S.
Highs Wed mainly 80-85F.
&&
.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Long term period will feature slightly below normal or near
normal temps and decent chances for rain, esply Thu thru Sun.
A frontal boundary acrs the Carolinas Wed night, will slowly
lift back north and into/acrs the region Thu thru Sat, then low
pressure and a cold front will approach fm the west Sun into Sun
night. Highs will be in the lower 80s Thu and Fri, in the lower
to mid 80s Sat, and in the mid to upper 80s Sun. Lows will range
fm the mid 60s to mid 70s.
&&
.AVIATION /16Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Conditions deteriorate this morning as a warm front begins to
lift through the region with lowering/thickening clouds and a
chance for some showers. The chance for IFR conditions through
12Z is highest from RIC and points N/NW, with cigs likely to
stay 3-5kft at the other TAF sites. Showers and embedded tstms
are likely to overspread the area this morning. Periodic MVFR
conditions are expected with occasional IFR conditions (in Cigs
N and in VSBYS w/ heavier showers/tstms all areas). The
associated cold front drops through the area tonight with
showers and degraded flight conditions continuing.
The front stalls S of the region Tue-Wed as hi pres builds N of
the area. Showers (60-80%) will continue from ORF to ECG
Tuesday morning...w/ the potential diminishing the 15-25% by
Wed. Another low pressure system potentially impacts the area
late Thursday into Friday.
&&
.MARINE...
Latest surface analysis centers high pressure just offshore
with low pressure centered over the lower Ohio Valley. A warm
front was located over North Carolina. Obs indicate a south to
southeast wind of 10-15 knots with seas 2-3 feet and waves 1-2
feet. The warm front lifts over the waters this morning as low
pressure approaches from the west. A strengthening pressure
gradient and pressure falls ahead of the low result in an uptick
in southerly winds through this afternoon. Speeds increase to
15 to 25 knots through this evening as the low lifts into the
northern Mid-Atlantic region. Waves build to 3-4 feet and seas
3-5 feet (highest north of Parramore Island). A trailing cold
front pushes across the waters late tonight into Tuesday
morning, backing the flow to the northwest. Speeds decrease to
10-15 knots and waves subside to 1-2 feet and seas 2-3 feet.
Only headline changes were to include the lower James river
(gusts to 20- 25 knots) and extend the northern coastal waters
through early Tuesday morning as seas slowly subside.
The front stalls over the Carolinas Tuesday and Wednesday as high
pressure builds over the Northeast. The result will be light north
to northeast flow. High pressure slides off the Northeast coast
Thursday as flow becomes onshore at or below 15 knots. Seas 2
feet.
&&
.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...Flash Flood Watch through Tuesday morning for MDZ021>025.
NC...None.
VA...Flash Flood Watch through Tuesday morning for VAZ075>078-099.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EDT Tuesday for ANZ630>632-634.
Small Craft Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT
Tuesday for ANZ633-638.
Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EDT
Tuesday for ANZ650-652-654.
Small Craft Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT
Tuesday for ANZ656-658.
&&
SYNOPSIS...AJZ/ALB
NEAR TERM...BMD
SHORT TERM...AJZ/ALB
LONG TERM...TMG
AVIATION...AJZ
MARINE...SAMHazardous weather outlook, Aug 7, 2:35 AM EST, 11 hours 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
335 AM EDT Mon Aug 7 2017
MDZ025-VAZ099-080745-
Maryland Beaches-Accomack-
335 AM EDT Mon Aug 7 2017
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland and
southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.
Flash Flood Watch.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Flash Flood Watch.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
MDZ021>024-VAZ075>078-080745-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Westmoreland-Richmond-
Northumberland-Lancaster-
335 AM EDT Mon Aug 7 2017
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, east
central Virginia and eastern Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Flash Flood Watch.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Flash Flood Watch.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NCZ012>017-030>032-VAZ084>090-092-093-095>097-523>525-080745-
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-
Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-
Suffolk-Chesapeake-York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
335 AM EDT Mon Aug 7 2017
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina,
eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Scattered strong thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and
evening. The main threats are strong wind gusts and locally heavy
rain. Periods of locally heavy rain will continue through tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NCZ102-VAZ098-100-080745-
Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Northampton-
335 AM EDT Mon Aug 7 2017
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina,
eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.
Scattered strong thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and
evening. The main threats are strong wind gusts and locally heavy
rain. Periods of locally heavy rain will continue through tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
VAZ048-060>062-064>069-079>083-509>522-080745-
Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-
Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-Prince George-
Charles City-New Kent-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-
Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
335 AM EDT Mon Aug 7 2017
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, east
central Virginia, north central Virginia and south central Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Periods of locally heavy rain are expected today into tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Aug 7, 11:30 AM EST, 2 hours 21 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1230 PM EDT MON AUG 7 2017
VAZ099-100-071715-
Accomack-Northampton-
1230 PM EDT MON AUG 7 2017
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT ACCOMACK AND
NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES...
At 1230 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from Exmore to 10 miles southeast of Willis
Wharf to 18 miles southeast of Bay View. Movement was northeast at 35
mph.
Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph and rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch
are possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Exmore, Onancock, Parksley, Onley, Nassawadox, Willis Wharf, Accomac,
Melfa, Bloxom, Saxis, Wachapreague, Painter, Keller, Harborton,
Mappsville, Franktown, Wallops Island, Temperanceville, Nelsonia and
Sanford.
Strong wind gusts are possible with these storms. These wind gusts
are capable of knocking down tree limbs...small or weakened trees...
and blowing around trash cans...potted plants...lawn furniture and
other light outdoor objects.
Motorists should use extra caution in the vicinity of these storms.
Be prepared for rapid changes in weather and road conditions. Heavy
rain could cause ponding of water on roads...and possible minor
flooding of ditches and poor drainage areas.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 3782 7537 3784 7542 3780 7547 3761 7556
3756 7555 3747 7562 3742 7563 3733 7569
3727 7575 3719 7576 3714 7581 3709 7592
3741 7588 3750 7598 3783 7585 3785 7577
3789 7580 3796 7571 3784 7533
TIME...MOT...LOC 1630Z 224DEG 32KT 3752 7585 3742 7564 3717 7566
DEROSASpecial weather statement, Aug 7, 12:10 PM EST, 1 hour 41 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
110 PM EDT MON AUG 7 2017
MDZ022>024-071800-
Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-
110 PM EDT MON AUG 7 2017
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN SOMERSET...SOUTHERN
WICOMICO AND WEST CENTRAL WORCESTER COUNTIES...
At 109 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near University Of
Maryland Eastern Shore, moving northeast at 20 mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph and rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are
possible with this storm.
This storm will be near...
Fruitland around 130 PM EDT.
Salisbury University around 135 PM EDT.
Salisbury around 140 PM EDT.
Delmar around 150 PM EDT.
Parsonsburg around 200 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Green Hill,
Catchpenny, Trinity, Salisbury-Wicomico, Eden, Allen, Whitehaven,
Lakewood, Widgeon and Longridge.
Strong wind gusts are possible with this storm. These wind gusts are
capable of knocking down tree limbs...small or weakened trees...and
blowing around trash cans...potted plants...lawn furniture and other
light outdoor objects.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 3831 7532 3816 7574 3816 7575 3825 7582
3826 7581 3826 7583 3828 7584 3846 7563
3845 7556
TIME...MOT...LOC 1709Z 237DEG 16KT 3827 7571
DEROSASpecial weather statement, Aug 7, 12:14 PM EST, 1 hour 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
114 PM EDT MON AUG 7 2017
MDZ021>023-071815-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
114 PM EDT MON AUG 7 2017
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTH CENTRAL
SOMERSET...WESTERN WICOMICO AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES...
At 113 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Secretary to 12 miles northwest of
Deal Island. Movement was northeast at 25 mph.
Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph and rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches
are possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Cambridge, Hurlock, Federalsburg, Hebron, Sharptown, Secretary,
Vienna, University Of Maryland Center For Environmental Studies, East
New Market, Mardela Springs, Galestown, Church Creek, Brookview,
Eldorado, Whitehaven, Wetipquin, Madison, Trinity, Lloyds and Mount
Vernon.
If you see lightning or hear thunder...you are at risk. Take shelter
indoors immediately. If you cannot find shelter in a building a
vehicle provides safety from lightning.
Strong wind gusts are possible with these storms. These wind gusts
are capable of knocking down tree limbs...small or weakened trees...
and blowing around trash cans...potted plants...lawn furniture and
other light outdoor objects.
Motorists should use extra caution in the vicinity of these storms.
Be prepared for rapid changes in weather and road conditions. Heavy
rain could cause ponding of water on roads...and possible minor
flooding of ditches and poor drainage areas.
LAT...LON 3869 7576 3846 7562 3807 7587 3835 7586
3836 7587 3823 7596 3837 7600 3822 7603
3829 7618 3827 7617 3823 7613 3823 7615
3849 7634 3849 7632 3853 7620 3863 7629
3857 7603 3870 7583
TIME...MOT...LOC 1713Z 237DEG 20KT 3860 7599 3832 7605
DEROSALocal storm report, Aug 7, 1:04 PM EST, 47 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
204 PM EDT MON AUG 7 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0141 PM TSTM WND DMG 1 N LAKEWOOD 38.35N 75.60W
08/07/2017 WICOMICO MD FIRE DEPT/RESCUE
UTILITY POLE KNOCKED DOWN ON CARROLTON
AVENUE IN SALISBURY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM
RADAR.
&&
AJBLocal storm report, Aug 7, 1:19 PM EST, 32 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
219 PM EDT MON AUG 7 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0141 PM TSTM WND DMG 1 SW SALISBURY 38.36N 75.60W
08/07/2017 WICOMICO MD BROADCAST MEDIA
CAR REPORTED FLIPPED OVER BY WIND. TIME
ESTIMATED BY RADAR. TIME ESTIMATED FROM
RADAR.
&&
AJBLocal storm report, Aug 7, 1:23 PM EST, 28 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
223 PM EDT MON AUG 7 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0141 PM TSTM WND DMG 1 S SALISBURY 38.35N 75.59W
08/07/2017 WICOMICO MD PUBLIC
UTILITY POLE KNOCKED DOWN ON ROGER STREET IN
SALISBURY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
&&
AJBEvent by event
60 heavy rain, 3 thunderstorm wind, 1 tornado, 1 funnel cloud. Local standard time, as filed.
Tornado, Lancaster
- When
- August 7, 1:51 PM EST to 1:55 PM EST
- Where
- Lancaster County, 0.49 mi N of Weems to 1.29 mi NNE of Irvington
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 2.09 mi
- Path width
- 50 yd
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 37.657, -76.450
A weak tornado caused a few shingles and siding to be blown off a couple of homes, and trees were also blown down in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind, Northampton
- When
- August 7, 2:37 PM EST
- Where
- Northampton County, 1.78 mi ENE of Nassawadox
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $1,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 37.480, -75.840
Large branches were broken and a tree was downed just east of Nassawadox.
Funnel Cloud, Northampton
- When
- August 7, 2:45 PM EST
- Where
- Northampton County, 0.69 mi S of Weirwood
- Reported by
- 911 Call Center
- Coordinates
- 37.440, -75.880
Funnel cloud was reported near Birdsnest.
Thunderstorm Wind, Northampton
- When
- August 7, 2:45 PM EST
- Where
- Northampton County, 0.55 mi E of Nassawadox
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $1,000
- Reported by
- 911 Call Center
- Coordinates
- 37.470, -75.860
Large tree was downed along Seaside Road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Accomack
- When
- August 7, 2:47 PM EST
- Where
- Accomack County, 3.62 mi SSW of Quinby
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $1,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 37.500, -75.770
Large branches were broken on Upshur Neck Rd.
Heavy Rain, Accomack
- When
- August 8, 3:00 AM EST
- Where
- Accomack County, 1.29 mi ENE of Greenbackville
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 38.010, -75.400
Rainfall total of 3.32 inches was measured at Greenbackville (1 NE).
Heavy Rain, Northampton
- When
- August 8, 4:05 AM EST
- Where
- Northampton County, 0.69 mi N of Oyster
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 37.290, -75.930
Rainfall total of 3.57 inches was measured at Oyster.
Heavy Rain, Prince George
- When
- August 8, 4:26 AM EST
- Where
- Prince George County, 0.88 mi NE of Garysville
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 37.260, -77.140
Rainfall total of 3.65 inches was measured at Garysville (1 ENE).
Heavy Rain, Hampton (C)
- When
- August 8, 4:37 AM EST
- Where
- Hampton (C) County, 6.19 mi NW of Hampton
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 37.090, -76.420
Rainfall total of 3.35 inches was measured at Langley Air Force Base (2 W).
Heavy Rain, James City
- When
- August 8, 4:45 AM EST
- Where
- James City County, 1.3 mi WNW of Five Forks
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.260, -76.790
Rainfall total of 4.79 inches was measured at Five Forks (1 W).
Heavy Rain, Accomack
- When
- August 8, 4:47 AM EST
- Where
- Accomack County, 0.55 mi E of Tasley
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 37.700, -75.710
Rainfall total of 3.21 inches was measured at Tasley.
Heavy Rain, Surry
- When
- August 8, 4:48 AM EST
- Where
- Surry County, 0.88 mi SW of Scotland
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 37.170, -76.810
Rainfall total of 3.76 inches was measured at Scotland (1 WSW).
Heavy Rain, Dinwiddie
- When
- August 8, 4:58 AM EST
- Where
- Dinwiddie County, 2.82 mi SSE of Poole Siding
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 37.130, -77.690
Rainfall total of 4.04 inches was measured at Walkers (1 SE).
Heavy Rain, Accomack
- When
- August 8, 5:00 AM EST
- Where
- Accomack County, 1.49 mi NNE of Craddockville
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.600, -75.860
Rainfall total of 4.19 inches was measured at Pungoteague (3 SW).
Heavy Rain, Accomack
- When
- August 8, 5:00 AM EST
- Where
- Accomack County, 2.29 mi ENE of Pastoria
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.760, -75.590
Rainfall total of 3.81 inches was measured at Modest Town (3 SSW).
Heavy Rain, Accomack
- When
- August 8, 5:00 AM EST
- Where
- Accomack County, 0.54 mi E of Chincoteague
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.930, -75.370
Rainfall total of 3.92 inches was measured at Chincoteague (1 SW).
Heavy Rain, Mecklenburg
- When
- August 8, 5:00 AM EST
- Where
- Mecklenburg County, 3.39 mi ENE of Rogers Corner
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 36.730, -78.360
Rainfall total of 6.26 inches was measured at Rogers Corner (3 E).
Heavy Rain, York
- When
- August 8, 5:00 AM EST
- Where
- York County, 1.3 mi WNW of Tabb
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.140, -76.450
Rainfall total of 3.72 inches was measured at Tabb.
Heavy Rain, York
- When
- August 8, 5:00 AM EST
- Where
- York County, 0.69 mi S of Seaford
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 37.190, -76.430
Rainfall total of 3.50 inches was measured at Seaford.
Heavy Rain, Greensville
- When
- August 8, 5:01 AM EST
- Where
- Greensville County, 2.15 mi SSE of Purdy
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 36.790, -77.570
Rainfall total of 3.10 inches was measured at Cowie Corner (1 N).
Heavy Rain, Isle of Wight
- When
- August 8, 5:03 AM EST
- Where
- Isle of Wight County, 2.31 mi WNW of Magnet
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 36.990, -76.740
Rainfall total of 3.13 inches was measured at Comet.
Heavy Rain, Hampton (C)
- When
- August 8, 5:07 AM EST
- Where
- Hampton (C) County, 6.19 mi NW of Hampton
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 37.090, -76.420
Rainfall total of 4.05 inches was measured at Langley Air Force Base (2 W).
Heavy Rain, Newport News (C)
- When
- August 8, 5:10 AM EST
- Where
- Newport News (C) County, 1.3 mi ESE of Denbigh
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 37.120, -76.530
Rainfall total of 3.44 inches was measured at Denbigh.
Heavy Rain, Gloucester
- When
- August 8, 5:25 AM EST
- Where
- Gloucester County, 0.69 mi S of Hayes
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.270, -76.500
Rainfall total of 3.19 inches was measured at Gloucester Point.
Heavy Rain, Northampton
- When
- August 8, 5:30 AM EST
- Where
- Northampton County, 1.1 mi W of Eastville
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.350, -75.990
Rainfall total of 3.15 inches was measured at Smith Beach (2 SSW).
Heavy Rain, Accomack
- When
- August 8, 6:00 AM EST
- Where
- Accomack County, 0.55 mi W of Onley Arpt
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.680, -75.710
Rainfall total of 4.96 inches was measured at Onley.
Heavy Rain, Brunswick
- When
- August 8, 6:00 AM EST
- Where
- Brunswick County, 2.35 mi SSE of Lawrenceville Arpt
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 36.740, -77.780
Rainfall total of 3.00 inches was measured at Edgerton (2 SSW).
Heavy Rain, Newport News (C)
- When
- August 8, 6:00 AM EST
- Where
- Newport News (C) County, 2.07 mi N of Hilton Vlg
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.060, -76.470
Rainfall total of 3.82 inches was measured at Beaconsdale.
Heavy Rain, Williamsburg (C)
- When
- August 8, 6:00 AM EST
- Where
- Williamsburg (C) County, 1.38 mi S of Williamsburg
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.250, -76.720
Rainfall total of 4.04 inches was measured at Williamsburg Airport.
Heavy Rain, Williamsburg (C)
- When
- August 8, 6:00 AM EST
- Where
- Williamsburg (C) County, 2.31 mi ENE of Williamsburg
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.280, -76.680
Rainfall total of 4.08 inches was measured at Williamsburg (1 ENE).
Heavy Rain, Henrico
- When
- August 8, 6:00 AM EST
- Where
- Henrico County, 0.69 mi N of Varina Grove
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.460, -77.350
Rainfall total of 3.15 inches was measured at Varina.
Heavy Rain, James City
- When
- August 8, 6:00 AM EST
- Where
- James City County, 2.2 mi W of Five Forks
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.250, -76.810
Rainfall total of 3.84 inches was measured at Governors Land (1 E).
Heavy Rain, James City
- When
- August 8, 6:00 AM EST
- Where
- James City County, 1.49 mi NNW of Grove
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.270, -76.680
Rainfall total of 4.05 inches was measured at Williamsburg (1.6 ESE).
Heavy Rain, James City
- When
- August 8, 6:00 AM EST
- Where
- James City County, 1.49 mi NNE of Five Forks
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.270, -76.760
Rainfall total of 4.10 inches was measured at Williamsburg (3.2 W).
Heavy Rain, James City
- When
- August 8, 6:00 AM EST
- Where
- James City County, 1.38 mi S of Light Foot
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.310, -76.770
Rainfall total of 4.14 inches was measured at Centerville (1 ESE).
Heavy Rain, Mathews
- When
- August 8, 6:00 AM EST
- Where
- Mathews County, 0.88 mi SE of Port Haywood
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.370, -76.310
Rainfall total of 4.48 inches was measured at Port Haywood.
Heavy Rain, Surry
- When
- August 8, 6:00 AM EST
- Where
- Surry County, 1.1 mi W of Claremont
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.230, -76.970
Rainfall total of 5.15 inches was measured at Claremont.
Heavy Rain, York
- When
- August 8, 6:00 AM EST
- Where
- York County, 1.79 mi WNW of Magruder
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.330, -76.710
Rainfall total of 4.10 inches was measured at Oaktree.
Heavy Rain, Prince George
- When
- August 8, 6:15 AM EST
- Where
- Prince George County, 0.69 mi N of Newville
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.190, -77.150
Rainfall total of 4.74 inches was measured at Garysville (3 S).
Heavy Rain, Nottoway
- When
- August 8, 6:30 AM EST
- Where
- Nottoway County, 0.88 mi SW of Camp Pickett
- Reported by
- COOP Observer
- Coordinates
- 37.040, -77.960
Rainfall total of 3.34 inches was measured at Blackstone (4 SE).
Heavy Rain, James City
- When
- August 8, 6:40 AM EST
- Where
- James City County, 1.1 mi E of Jamestown
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 37.200, -76.760
Rainfall total of 3.55 inches was measured at Jamestown (1 SSE).
Heavy Rain, Accomack
- When
- August 8, 6:54 AM EST
- Where
- Accomack County, 0.54 mi W of Atlantic
- Reported by
- ASOS
- Coordinates
- 37.930, -75.480
Rainfall total of 3.89 inches was measured at WAL.
Heavy Rain, Newport News (C)
- When
- August 8, 6:54 AM EST
- Where
- Newport News (C) County, 0.55 mi E of Patrick Henry Fld
- Reported by
- ASOS
- Coordinates
- 37.130, -76.490
Rainfall total of 3.28 inches was measured at PHF.
Heavy Rain, Sussex
- When
- August 8, 6:54 AM EST
- Where
- Sussex County, 0.55 mi W of Wakefield Arpt
- Reported by
- ASOS
- Coordinates
- 36.980, -77.010
Rainfall total of 3.59 inches was measured at AKQ.
Heavy Rain, Dinwiddie
- When
- August 8, 6:55 AM EST
- Where
- Dinwiddie County, 1.38 mi S of Jack
- Reported by
- AWOS
- Coordinates
- 37.180, -77.500
Rainfall total of 4.75 inches was measured at PTB.
Heavy Rain, Mecklenburg
- When
- August 8, 6:56 AM EST
- Where
- Mecklenburg County, 1.31 mi WSW of Brodnax
- Reported by
- AWOS
- Coordinates
- 36.690, -78.050
Rainfall total of 3.00 inches was measured at AVC (South Hill).
Heavy Rain, Accomack
- When
- August 8, 6:57 AM EST
- Where
- Accomack County, 0.69 mi N of Atlantic
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.940, -75.470
Rainfall total of 3.72 inches was measured at Horntown (2 S).
Heavy Rain, Hampton (C)
- When
- August 8, 6:58 AM EST
- Where
- Hampton (C) County, 4.18 mi N of Hampton
- Reported by
- COOP Observer
- Coordinates
- 37.080, -76.360
Rainfall total of 3.01 inches was measured at Langley Air Force Base.
Heavy Rain, Hampton (C)
- When
- August 8, 7:00 AM EST
- Where
- Hampton (C) County, 5.38 mi WNW of Hampton
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.050, -76.440
Rainfall total of 3.32 inches was measured at Northampton (1 WNW).
Heavy Rain, Hampton (C)
- When
- August 8, 7:00 AM EST
- Where
- Hampton (C) County, 3.83 mi NNE of Hampton
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.070, -76.320
Rainfall total of 3.10 inches was measured at Hampton (1.9 NW).
Heavy Rain, Gloucester
- When
- August 8, 7:00 AM EST
- Where
- Gloucester County, 1.65 mi E of Gum Fork
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.370, -76.550
Rainfall total of 3.07 inches was measured at Clay Bank (2 E).
Heavy Rain, James City
- When
- August 8, 7:00 AM EST
- Where
- James City County, 2.6 mi WNW of Five Forks
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.270, -76.810
Rainfall total of 4.53 inches was measured at Governors Land (1 NE).
Heavy Rain, Sussex
- When
- August 8, 7:00 AM EST
- Where
- Sussex County, 0.55 mi W of Wakefield
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 36.970, -76.990
Rainfall total of 3.66 inches was measured at Wakefield.
Heavy Rain, York
- When
- August 8, 7:00 AM EST
- Where
- York County, 2.97 mi NNW of Magruder
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 37.360, -76.700
Rainfall total of 4.28 inches was measured at Williamsburg (6 N).
Heavy Rain, Isle of Wight
- When
- August 8, 7:47 AM EST
- Where
- Isle of Wight County, 1.1 mi E of Smithfield
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 36.980, -76.610
Rainfall total of 3.14 inches was measured at Smithfield.
Heavy Rain, Norfolk (C)
- When
- August 8, 8:30 AM EST
- Where
- Norfolk (C) County, 1.3 mi ENE of Norfolk
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 36.880, -76.250
Rainfall total of 3.10 inches was measured at Norview.
Heavy Rain, Northampton
- When
- August 8, 9:00 AM EST
- Where
- Northampton County, 0.69 mi N of Oyster
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 37.290, -75.930
Rainfall total of 3.03 inches was measured at Cape Charles (5 ENE).
Heavy Rain, Northampton
- When
- August 8, 9:05 AM EST
- Where
- Northampton County, 0.69 mi N of Oyster
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 37.290, -75.930
Rainfall total of 3.37 inches was measured at Oyster.
Heavy Rain, Greensville
- When
- August 8, 9:20 AM EST
- Where
- Greensville County, 2.15 mi SSE of Purdy
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 36.790, -77.570
Rainfall total of 3.14 inches was measured at Cowie Corner (1 N).
Heavy Rain, Newport News (C)
- When
- August 8, 9:59 AM EST
- Where
- Newport News (C) County, 1.77 mi NW of Menchville
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 37.100, -76.550
Rainfall total of 3.15 inches was measured at Menchville (1 WNW).
Heavy Rain, Chesterfield
- When
- August 8, 10:01 AM EST
- Where
- Chesterfield County, 3.3 mi W of Bermuda Hundred
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 37.330, -77.340
Rainfall total of 3.13 inches was measured at Meadowville (2 SSW).
Heavy Rain, Hampton (C)
- When
- August 8, 10:02 AM EST
- Where
- Hampton (C) County, 6.19 mi NW of Hampton
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 37.090, -76.420
Rainfall total of 4.85 inches was measured at Langley Air Force Base (2 W).
Heavy Rain, York
- When
- August 8, 10:03 AM EST
- Where
- York County, 1.1 mi W of Messick
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 37.130, -76.370
Rainfall total of 4.43 inches was measured at Poquoson.
Heavy Rain, Isle of Wight
- When
- August 8, 10:04 AM EST
- Where
- Isle of Wight County, 2.31 mi WNW of Magnet
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 36.990, -76.740
Rainfall total of 3.46 inches was measured at Comet.
Heavy Rain, Newport News (C)
- When
- August 8, 10:05 AM EST
- Where
- Newport News (C) County, 1.3 mi ESE of Denbigh
- Reported by
- Mesonet
- Coordinates
- 37.120, -76.530
Rainfall total of 3.94 inches was measured at Denbigh.
- Tornado
- A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
- Thunderstorm Wind
- Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
- Funnel Cloud
- A rotating column of cloud extending from a thunderstorm that did not reach the ground.
- Heavy Rain
- Rainfall totals unusual for the place and season that did not produce a flood.
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