Damaging Winds in Virginia, July 19, 2025

Name: Damaging Winds in Virginia, July 19, 2025
Start: 2025-07-19T14:19
End: 2025-07-19T19:45
Location: Virginia

July 19, 2025 · NWS AKQ · 42 events in 15 counties and zones

A stationary front was anchored north of the area in Pennsylvania. Deep moisture was in place to the south of the front with precipitable water values near two inches.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $92,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 42

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS AKQ wrote it up.

A stationary front was anchored north of the area in Pennsylvania. Deep moisture was in place to the south of the front with precipitable water values near two inches. Strong surface heating resulted in robust instability with wind shear around 25 knots, allowing for deep convection with strong downdraft winds during the afternoon and evening hours.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wakefield, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 19, 1:54 PM EST, 25 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 19, 1:54 PM EST, 25 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 19, 3:20 AM EST, 10 hours 59 minutes before

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In the hours before

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The radar

The Sterling radar (KLWX), 157 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:16 UTC.

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Event by event

42 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fluvanna

When: July 19, 2:19 PM EST
Where: Fluvanna County, 3.01 mi NW of Nicholas
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.800, -78.490

Three trees fell across the town of Scottsville. This report was relayed from Albemarle County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fluvanna

When: July 19, 2:20 PM EST
Where: Fluvanna County, 2.64 mi NW of Nicholas
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.800, -78.480

Multiple trees were knocked down along West River Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Brunswick

When: July 19, 4:15 PM EST
Where: Brunswick County, 0.69 mi S of Ebony
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.560, -78.000

A tree fell across the road blocking traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind, Brunswick

When: July 19, 4:21 PM EST
Where: Brunswick County, 3.33 mi E of Ebony
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.570, -77.940

Several trees fell down across the road, blocking all lanes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Brunswick

When: July 19, 4:29 PM EST
Where: Brunswick County, 3.63 mi NNW of Ebony
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.620, -78.020

A tree fell across Alvis Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Brunswick

When: July 19, 4:30 PM EST
Where: Brunswick County, 2.76 mi S of White Plains
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.610, -77.950

A tree fell along the intersection of Huckstep Road and Robinson Ferry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Brunswick

When: July 19, 4:30 PM EST
Where: Brunswick County, 2.82 mi NNW of Ebony
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.610, -78.010

A tree fell across Tillman Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Brunswick

When: July 19, 5:21 PM EST
Where: Brunswick County, 2.61 mi WNW of Grandy
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.820, -77.990

A tree fell across Shining Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Brunswick

When: July 19, 5:23 PM EST
Where: Brunswick County, 0.89 mi NW of Grandy
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.810, -77.960

A tree fell across Brunswick Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dinwiddie

When: July 19, 5:34 PM EST
Where: Dinwiddie County, 2.14 mi SSW of Baltimore Corner
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.070, -77.740

A tree fell along Old White Oak Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dinwiddie

When: July 19, 5:40 PM EST
Where: Dinwiddie County, 2.16 mi NW of Butterworth
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.070, -77.650

A tree fell along Nash Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Goochland

When: July 19, 5:52 PM EST
Where: Goochland County, 0.55 mi E of Crozier
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.630, -77.790

A tree fell along River Road West.

Thunderstorm Wind, Goochland

When: July 19, 5:56 PM EST
Where: Goochland County, 3.35 mi ESE of Oilville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.690, -77.720

A tree fell along 656 Rockford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Goochland

When: July 19, 5:56 PM EST
Where: Goochland County, 3.89 mi E of Oilville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.690, -77.710

A tree fell along Manakin Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colonial Heights (C)

When: July 19, 5:56 PM EST
Where: Colonial Heights (C) County, 1.79 mi ESE of Colonial Hgts
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.240, -77.390

A tree knocked over power lines in Colonial Heights.

Thunderstorm Wind, Goochland

When: July 19, 5:58 PM EST
Where: Goochland County, 4.43 mi E of Oilville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.690, -77.700

Two reports of trees blocking portions of I-64 in eastern Goochland County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Goochland

When: July 19, 5:58 PM EST
Where: Goochland County, 1.76 mi NE of Sabot
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.640, -77.750

Power lines fell across Millers Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind, Goochland

When: July 19, 5:58 PM EST
Where: Goochland County, 1.29 mi ENE of Sabot
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.630, -77.750

A tree fell along Millers Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind, Goochland

When: July 19, 5:58 PM EST
Where: Goochland County, 4.18 mi N of Manakin
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.660, -77.690

A large tree fell along Hermitage Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Goochland

When: July 19, 6:00 PM EST
Where: Goochland County, 5.77 mi NNE of Manakin
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.680, -77.670

A tree fell blocking Ashland Road near Three Chopt Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Goochland

When: July 19, 6:00 PM EST
Where: Goochland County, 5.49 mi NNE of Manakin
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.677, -77.676

A tree fell along Saint Matthews Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind, Goochland

When: July 19, 6:01 PM EST
Where: Goochland County, 5.31 mi NNE of Manakin
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.670, -77.660

Power lines fell down across Broad Street Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henrico

When: July 19, 6:05 PM EST
Where: Henrico County, 1.29 mi ENE of Short Pump
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.660, -77.600

Numerous trees fell along Twin Hickory Lake Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hanover

When: July 19, 6:08 PM EST
Where: Hanover County, 1.29 mi WSW of Farrington
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $16,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.720, -77.600

A tree fell onto a car on Cauthorne Road. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hanover

When: July 19, 6:09 PM EST
Where: Hanover County, 2.14 mi NE of Rockville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.740, -77.650

A tree fell on Howards Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hanover

When: July 19, 6:09 PM EST
Where: Hanover County, 1.49 mi NNE of Hylas
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.720, -77.620

Numerous trees were reported down along Ashland Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henrico

When: July 19, 6:10 PM EST
Where: Henrico County, 2.29 mi WSW of West End Manor
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.640, -77.570

Numerous trees fell across Broad Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henrico

When: July 19, 6:10 PM EST
Where: Henrico County, 1.38 mi N of West End Manor
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.670, -77.530

Numerous trees fell along Staples Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Henrico

When: July 19, 6:11 PM EST
Where: Henrico County, Glen Allen
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.670, -77.500

A tree fell on Mountain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Petersburg (C)

When: July 19, 6:14 PM EST
Where: Petersburg (C) County, 1.77 mi SW of Petersburg
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.200, -77.440

A tree fell on I-95 via waze and traffic camera.

Thunderstorm Wind, King William

When: July 19, 6:43 PM EST
Where: King William County, 0.69 mi N of Beulahville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.860, -77.180

Numerous trees fell across King William County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Charles City (C)

When: July 19, 6:53 PM EST
Where: Charles City (C) County, 4.51 mi N of Ruthville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.434, -77.037

A tree fell down on VA 155 in the vicinity of Kenthill Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind, New Kent

When: July 19, 6:59 PM EST
Where: New Kent County, 1.3 mi WSW of Plum Pt
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.510, -76.820

Three trees fell across the eastern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, New Kent

When: July 19, 6:59 PM EST
Where: New Kent County, 1.64 mi W of Plum Pt
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.520, -76.830

Powerlines fell due to thunderstorm wind.

Thunderstorm Wind, King William

When: July 19, 7:01 PM EST
Where: King William County, 2.74 mi E of Lestor Manor
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.580, -76.950

A large tree fell on On Rt. 632 in King William County, in the vicinity of Smith Ferry Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Middlesex

When: July 19, 7:19 PM EST
Where: Middlesex County, 2.15 mi NW of Remlik
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.650, -76.610

A tree fell at the intersection of Old Virginia Street and Warner Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Middlesex

When: July 19, 7:19 PM EST
Where: Middlesex County, 0.88 mi NW of Remlik
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.640, -76.590

A tree fell at the intersection of Town Bridge Rd and Old Virginia Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Westmoreland

When: July 19, 7:30 PM EST
Where: Westmoreland County, 0.54 mi W of Westmoreland
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 38.070, -76.580

Reports of a tree down on Tucker Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lancaster

When: July 19, 7:34 PM EST
Where: Lancaster County, Lancaster
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $6,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.770, -76.470

Numerous trees fell across Lancaster county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Northumberland

When: July 19, 7:44 PM EST
Where: Northumberland County, 0.8 mi WNW of Heathsville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.922, -76.484

Several trees fell at the intersectionof Dodlyt Road and Northumberland Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind, Northumberland

When: July 19, 7:44 PM EST
Where: Northumberland County, 1.29 mi ENE of Avalon
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.910, -76.400

A tree fell along Sydnors Millpond Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Northumberland

When: July 19, 7:45 PM EST
Where: Northumberland County, 0.54 mi E of Lottsburg
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.950, -76.510

A tree fell along Lottsburg Road.

What these are

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.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1286006, 1286007, 1286008, 1286009, 1286011, 1286012, 1286013, 1286018, 1286017, 1286027, 1286029, 1286044, 1286038, 1286043, 1288528, 1286021, 1286030, 1286040, 1286050, 1286019, 1286035, 1286033, 1286051, 1286023, 1286024, 1286025, 1286052, 1286053, 1286022, 1286055, 1286062, 1288531, 1286056, 1286057, 1286058, 1286066, 1286070, 1286060, 1286059, 1286063, and more.