Hail Map for Big Island, VA

The Big Island, VA area has had 9 reports of on-the-ground hail by trained spotters, and has been under severe weather warnings 20 times during the past 12 months. Doppler radar has detected hail at or near Big Island, VA on 27 occasions, including 2 occasions during the past year.

Name: Big Island, VA
Where Located: 36.7 miles ENE of Roanoke, VA
Map: Google Map for Big Island, VA
Population: 303
Housing Units: 153
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Hail and Wind Damage Spotted near Big Island, VA

Date / Time Report Details
8/6/2023 3:02 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 8/6/2023 3:10 PM EDT At 301 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from big island to goode to near bedford, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/28/2023 7:08 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/28/2023 7:32 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern rockbridge, northeastern bedford and amherst counties will expire at 715 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 1100 pm edt for west central virginia.
7/28/2023 6:52 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/28/2023 7:03 PM EDT At 652 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from stuarts draft to near forks of buffalo to coleman falls, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, forks of buffalo, clifford, big island, coleman falls, boonsboro, snowden, and naola. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/28/2023 6:29 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/28/2023 6:46 PM EDT At 629 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from vesuvius to near pleasant view to rocky mount, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/28/2023 6:25 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/29/2023 1:24 PM EDT At 624 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near bells valley to near lexington to near arcadia, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, lexington, buena vista, buchanan, glasgow, goshen, forks of buffalo, and big island. this includes the following location vmi. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/28/2023 5:54 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/28/2023 6:09 PM EDT At 553 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles east of warm springs to near longdale furnace to near fincastle, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/15/2023 5:00 PM EDT Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees near coleman fall in bedford county VA, 3.6 miles NW of Big Island, VA
7/15/2023 4:17 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/15/2023 4:22 PM EDT At 417 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over sedalia, or near big island, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, big island, sedalia, naola, and coleman falls. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/15/2023 4:03 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/15/2023 4:10 PM EDT At 403 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near sedalia, or 8 miles north of bedford, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/13/2023 9:00 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/13/2023 9:12 PM EDT At 900 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lexington to near springwood to near new castle, 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. locations impacted include, lexington, buena vista, buchanan, glasgow, troutville, new castle, and forks of buffalo. this includes the following location vmi. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/13/2023 8:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/14/2023 9:18 AM EDT At 840 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near longdale furnace to near oriskany to near paint bank, 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.
7/13/2023 5:47 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/13/2023 5:57 PM EDT At 546 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near coleman falls, or near big island, 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.
7/13/2023 5:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/13/2023 5:58 PM EDT A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 600 pm edt for northeastern bedford county, !** weakened. at 539 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over sedalia, or near big island, 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. locations impacted include, big island, sedalia, and coleman falls. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/13/2023 5:12 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/13/2023 5:23 PM EDT At 512 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over arcadia, or near buchanan, 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.
7/13/2023 3:38 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/15/2023 8:49 AM EDT At 338 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over coleman falls, or near big island, moving east 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.
7/3/2023 7:17 PM EDT Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree near the intersection of elon road and the blue ridge parkwa in amherst county VA, 2.6 miles SSW of Big Island, VA
6/16/2023 2:41 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/16/2023 3:04 PM EDT At 240 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near new glasgow to sedalia, 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. locations impacted include, amherst, forks of buffalo, clifford, big island, coleman falls, boonsboro, and naola. hail threat, observed max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/16/2023 2:18 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/16/2023 2:34 PM EDT At 217 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near tyro to buena vista to natural bridge to near to near arcadia, 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.
4/22/2023 9:55 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 4/22/2023 10:03 AM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for east central roanoke, western campbell, pittsylvania, northwestern halifax, bedford, eastern henry and eastern franklin counties will expire at 1000 am 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.
4/22/2023 9:26 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 4/22/2023 9:34 AM EDT At 925 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from chamblissburg to near swansonville, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, bedford, altavista, hurt, chatham, gretna, stewartsville, and big island. this includes the following location the national d-day memorial. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/22/2023 9:07 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 4/22/2023 9:10 AM EDT At 906 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near boones mill to near ridgeway, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/22/2023 9:07 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 4/22/2023 9:10 AM EDT At 906 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near boones mill to near ridgeway, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
8/10/2022 2:57 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 11/24/2022 4:48 AM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for western campbell, central pittsylvania, eastern bedford and west central amherst counties will expire at 300 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 gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for southern campbell, northern halifax, and northern pittsylvania counties until 330 pm edt.
8/10/2022 2:46 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 11/24/2022 5:01 AM EDT At 245 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near sedalia to near hurt to near chatham, moving southeast 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. locations impacted include, bedford, altavista, hurt, chatham, gretna, big island, and forest. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/10/2022 2:33 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 11/24/2022 5:12 AM EDT At 232 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near natural bridge to near leesville to sago, 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. locations impacted include, bedford, altavista, hurt, chatham, gretna, glasgow, and huddleston. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/10/2022 2:02 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 11/24/2022 5:26 AM EDT At 202 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near peaks of otter recreation area to near smith mountain lake state park to leatherwood, 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.
7/18/2022 6:16 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 12/1/2022 6:02 PM EDT At 616 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near peaks of otter recreation area, or near buchanan, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/12/2022 8:35 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/12/2022 9:01 PM EDT At 835 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near boonsboro to goodview, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, lynchburg, bedford, altavista, amherst, brookneal, huddleston, and big island. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 50 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/12/2022 7:58 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/12/2022 8:26 PM EDT At 756 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from natural bridge to near lithia, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated. at 7:54pm power lines were reported down near buchanan). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/6/2022 5:16 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/7/2022 4:06 AM EDT At 516 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near new glasgow to near madison heights to near coleman falls, moving southeast 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, lynchburg, amherst, bent creek, concord, big island, forest, and rustburg. this includes the following locations liberty university and lynchburg airport. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/6/2022 4:49 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/7/2022 4:24 AM EDT At 449 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lowesville to near naola to near coleman falls, moving southeast 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.
7/5/2022 3:35 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/5/2022 4:10 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern bedford and northwestern amherst counties will expire at 345 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
7/5/2022 3:14 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/5/2022 3:40 PM EDT At 314 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from oronoco to goode, moving east 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. locations impacted include, bedford, big island, forest, coleman falls, goode, snowden, and sedalia. this includes the following location the national d-day memorial. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/5/2022 3:00 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/5/2022 3:56 PM EDT At 259 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from buena vista to near bedford, 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, lexington, buena vista, bedford, glasgow, big island, forest, and coleman falls. this includes the following locations vmi and the national d-day memorial. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/5/2022 2:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/5/2022 3:08 PM EDT At 240 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near nimrod hall to chamblissburg, moving east 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.
6/17/2022 5:06 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/17/2022 5:08 PM EDT At 504 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near wintergreen to near smith mountain lake state park to near floyd, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, lynchburg, buena vista, amherst, glasgow, forks of buffalo, clifford, and madison heights. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 70 mph.
6/17/2022 4:53 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/17/2022 4:55 PM EDT At 451 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from stuarts draft to buena vista, to elon and boonsvoro, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
6/17/2022 4:15 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/17/2022 4:19 PM EDT At 413 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from vesuvius to near wirtz to near indian valley, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
6/17/2022 1:21 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/17/2022 1:30 AM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern alleghany county in west central virginia, northeastern craig county in southwestern virginia, southwestern rockbridge county in west central virginia, northeastern bedford county in south central virginia, central botetourt county in west central virginia, west central amherst county in central virginia, east central summers and central monroe counties in southeastern west virginia will expire at 130 am edt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.
6/17/2022 1:21 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/17/2022 1:29 AM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern alleghany county in west central virginia, northeastern craig county in southwestern virginia, southwestern rockbridge county in west central virginia, northeastern bedford county in south central virginia, central botetourt county in west central virginia, west central amherst county in central virginia, east central summers and central monroe counties in southeastern west virginia will expire at 130 am edt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.
6/17/2022 1:04 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/17/2022 1:07 AM EDT At 104 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from wayside to sedalia, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, buchanan, glasgow, union, paint bank, big island, eagle rock, and oriskany. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/17/2022 1:04 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/17/2022 1:06 AM EDT At 104 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from wayside to sedalia, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, buchanan, glasgow, union, paint bank, big island, eagle rock, and oriskany. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/17/2022 12:49 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/17/2022 1:01 AM EDT At 1248 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from wayside to near snowden, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, hinton, buchanan, glasgow, union, paint bank, big island, and eagle rock. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/17/2022 12:49 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/17/2022 1:00 AM EDT At 1248 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from wayside to near snowden, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, hinton, buchanan, glasgow, union, paint bank, big island, and eagle rock. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/17/2022 12:28 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/17/2022 12:34 AM EDT At 1228 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near hix to near natural bridge, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/17/2022 12:28 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/17/2022 12:34 AM EDT At 1228 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near hix to near natural bridge, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/14/2022 1:02 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/14/2022 1:07 PM EDT At 102 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from buchanan to near peaks of otter summit to near naola, moving south at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/13/2022 11:55 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/14/2022 12:22 AM EDT At 1155 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near shawsville to goshen, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, roanoke, blacksburg, salem, christiansburg, radford, vinton, and lexington. this includes the following locations virginia tech, vmi, the salem fairgrounds, the national d-day memorial, and roanoke regional airport. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/13/2022 11:41 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/13/2022 11:53 PM EDT At 1140 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from blacksburg to near millboro, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
6/2/2022 4:07 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/2/2022 4:13 PM EDT At 406 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over amherst, 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. locations impacted include, amherst, forks of buffalo, clifford, big island, coleman falls, madison heights, and boonsboro. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/2/2022 3:46 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/2/2022 3:54 PM EDT At 345 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near montebello, or 12 miles northeast of forks of buffalo, 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. locations impacted include, lexington, buena vista, amherst, glasgow, forks of buffalo, big island, and clifford. this includes the following location vmi. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/2/2022 3:27 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/2/2022 3:32 PM EDT At 327 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over cornwall, or near buena vista, 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.
5/27/2022 5:58 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/27/2022 6:02 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern bedford and central amherst counties will expire at 600 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 gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm edt for central and south central virginia.
5/27/2022 5:38 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/27/2022 5:43 PM EDT At 538 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over naola, or near big island, moving northeast 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. locations impacted include, forks of buffalo, clifford, big island, coleman falls, pleasant view, lowesville, and naola. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/27/2022 5:36 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 0.6 miles WNW of Big Island, VA
5/27/2022 5:35 PM EDT Multiple trees dow in bedford county VA, 0.6 miles ENE of Big Island, VA
5/27/2022 5:27 PM EDT Tree dow in bedford county VA, 5.7 miles NE of Big Island, VA
5/27/2022 5:26 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/27/2022 5:32 PM EDT At 525 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over big island, moving northeast at 45 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.
5/27/2022 7:39 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/27/2022 7:43 AM EDT At 738 am edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over naola, or near big island, moving northeast at 40 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. Locations impacted include, forest, coleman falls, boonsboro, pleasant view, falconerville, naola, and elon.
5/27/2022 7:21 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/27/2022 7:29 AM EDT At 721 am edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over goode, or near forest, moving northeast at 40 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.
5/26/2022 11:49 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/26/2022 11:55 PM EDT At 1149 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lexington to big island to near goode, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, lynchburg, lexington, buena vista, bedford, altavista, amherst, and glasgow. this includes the following locations vmi, liberty university, the national d-day memorial, and lynchburg airport. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/26/2022 11:07 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/26/2022 11:13 PM EDT At 1106 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from montvale to moneta to near sago, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
5/22/2022 5:25 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/22/2022 5:37 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for central campbell, northeastern bedford, and southern amherst counties and the city of lynchburg will expire at 530 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. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.
5/22/2022 5:04 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/22/2022 5:44 PM EDT At 503 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near naola to timberlake to near evington to near moneta, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, lynchburg, big island, forest, evington, rustburg, coleman falls, and madison heights. this includes the following locations liberty university and lynchburg airport. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/22/2022 4:58 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 8.4 miles SW of Big Island, VA, quarter-size hail was observed along carpenter road.
5/22/2022 4:46 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/22/2022 4:52 PM EDT At 446 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from big island to goode to near moneta, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
5/21/2022 7:24 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/22/2022 1:54 AM EDT At 724 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over naola, or near big island, 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. locations impacted include, forks of buffalo, big island, coleman falls, boonsboro, pleasant view, lowesville, and naola. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/21/2022 7:10 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/21/2022 7:27 PM EDT At 710 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over coleman falls, or near big island, 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.
5/6/2022 8:20 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/7/2022 12:09 AM EDT At 820 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near goshen to near lexington to near sedalia, 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.
9/8/2021 3:50 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 12/28/2021 7:25 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for south central rockbridge, northern bedford and east central botetourt counties will expire at 400 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 small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
9/8/2021 3:44 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 12/28/2021 7:24 PM EDT At 344 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over peaks of otter summit, or 7 miles southeast of buchanan, 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, bedford, glasgow, big island, coleman falls, peaks of otter summit, peaks of otter recreation area, and sedalia. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
9/8/2021 3:33 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 12/31/2021 8:27 PM EDT At 333 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near thaxton, or near montvale, 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, bedford, glasgow, montvale, big island, coleman falls, peaks of otter summit, and peaks of otter recreation area. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
9/8/2021 3:24 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 12/28/2021 7:23 PM EDT At 324 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over thaxton, or near montvale, 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.
8/29/2021 12:30 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 12/25/2021 3:51 PM EDT At 1230 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over coleman falls, or near big island, moving northeast 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.
8/11/2021 3:18 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 12/27/2021 11:20 PM EDT At 317 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over big island, 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.
7/28/2021 12:18 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/8/2022 6:30 AM EDT At 1217 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over goode, or 7 miles northeast of bedford, moving east at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, bedford, forest, big island, coleman falls, boonsboro, goode, and sedalia.
7/27/2021 11:51 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/8/2022 6:31 AM EDT At 1151 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near goode, or near bedford, 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.
7/17/2021 7:20 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/9/2022 8:13 AM EDT At 720 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of montebello to near stewartsville, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, bedford, amherst, forks of buffalo, stewartsville, big island, moneta, and clifford. This includes the following location the national d-day memorial.
7/17/2021 6:51 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/9/2022 8:36 AM EDT At 651 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from vesuvius to near laymantown, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, lexington, buena vista, bedford, amherst, buchanan, glasgow, and troutville. This includes the following locations vmi and the national d-day memorial.
7/17/2021 6:25 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/9/2022 9:03 AM EDT At 625 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near brownsburg to near daleville, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/10/2021 7:06 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/10/2022 10:31 PM EDT At 705 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from forest to 10 miles south of goode, moving northeast 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, bedford, forest, big island, coleman falls, goode, peaks of otter summit, and peaks of otter recreation area. This includes the following location the national d-day memorial.
7/10/2021 6:16 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/10/2022 10:43 PM EDT At 615 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near arcadia to near bedford to near thaxton, moving northeast 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.
6/13/2021 7:42 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/15/2022 1:39 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northern bedford, southeastern botetourt, and southwestern amherst counties and the city of lynchburg will expire at 745 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm edt for southwestern and west central virginia, and southeastern west 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.
6/13/2021 7:06 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/15/2022 2:25 PM EDT At 706 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near naola to near sedalia to near fincastle, 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, lynchburg, bedford, buchanan, troutville, big island, montvale, and forest. This includes the following locations liberty university and the national d-day memorial.
6/13/2021 6:55 PM EDT Several trees dow in bedford county VA, 0.7 miles SE of Big Island, VA
6/13/2021 6:55 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/15/2022 2:36 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for southern rockbridge, northeastern bedford, northeastern botetourt and western amherst counties and the city of buena vista will expire at 700 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. remember, a new severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for portions of botetourt, bedford, and amherst counties. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm edt for southwestern and west central virginia, and southeastern west 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.
6/13/2021 6:44 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/15/2022 2:49 PM EDT At 644 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from forks of buffalo to near snowden to eagle rock, moving south 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.
6/13/2021 6:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/15/2022 3:03 PM EDT At 633 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from forks of buffalo to near snowden to eagle rock, moving south 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. Locations impacted include, buena vista, amherst, buchanan, glasgow, forks of buffalo, big island, and eagle rock.
6/13/2021 6:09 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/15/2022 3:28 PM EDT At 608 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from alto to near glasgow to near glen wilton, 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.
5/4/2021 3:52 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/22/2022 2:46 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for south central rockbridge, north central campbell, northeastern bedford, and western amherst counties, the city of buena vista and the city of lynchburg will expire at 400 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 pm edt for central, south central 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.
5/4/2021 3:32 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/22/2022 3:19 PM EDT At 331 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over big island, 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. locations impacted include, lynchburg, buena vista, glasgow, big island, forest, coleman falls, and madison heights. This includes the following locations liberty university and lynchburg airport.
5/4/2021 3:18 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/22/2022 3:39 PM EDT At 317 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over sedalia, or near big island, 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, lynchburg, buena vista, bedford, glasgow, big island, forest, and coleman falls. This includes the following locations liberty university, the national d-day memorial, and lynchburg airport.
5/4/2021 2:53 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/22/2022 3:59 PM EDT At 253 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over montvale, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/28/2020 5:08 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/28/2020 5:11 PM EDT At 505 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near sherando to naola, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, amherst, forks of buffalo, clifford, big island, coleman falls, snowden, and naola.
7/28/2020 5:05 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/28/2020 5:08 PM EDT At 505 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near sherando to naola, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, amherst, forks of buffalo, clifford, big island, coleman falls, snowden, and naola.
7/28/2020 4:50 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/28/2020 4:53 PM EDT At 450 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of stuarts draft to big island, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, buena vista, amherst, glasgow, forks of buffalo, clifford, big island, and coleman falls.
7/28/2020 4:20 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/28/2020 4:23 PM EDT At 420 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near brownsburg to near natural bridge, moving east 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.
7/21/2020 4:22 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/21/2020 4:25 PM EDT At 421 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near thaxton, or near moneta, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, lynchburg, bedford, altavista, hurt, huddleston, big island, and forest. This includes the following locations liberty university, the national d-day memorial, and lynchburg airport.
7/21/2020 4:03 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/21/2020 4:06 PM EDT At 401 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over chamblissburg, or near stewartsville, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees and powerlines
7/10/2020 8:06 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/10/2020 8:09 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for central rockbridge, northeastern bedford and northwestern amherst counties, the city of buena vista and the city of lexington will expire at 815 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. 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.
7/10/2020 7:53 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/10/2020 7:56 PM EDT At 752 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rockbridge baths to coleman falls, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, lexington, buena vista, glasgow, rockbridge baths, big island, coleman falls, and cornwall. This includes the following location vmi.
7/10/2020 7:16 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/10/2020 7:19 PM EDT At 715 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near longdale furnace to near bedford, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/4/2020 3:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/4/2020 3:24 PM EDT At 320 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near arcadia, or near buchanan, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, buchanan, glasgow, big island, arcadia, snowden, peaks of otter summit, and peaks of otter recreation area.
6/4/2020 3:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/4/2020 3:24 PM EDT At 320 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near arcadia, or near buchanan, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, buchanan, glasgow, big island, arcadia, snowden, peaks of otter summit, and peaks of otter recreation area.
6/4/2020 3:02 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/4/2020 3:05 PM EDT At 300 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near montvale to thaxton, moving northeast at 25 mph. these are very dangerous storms (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. Locations impacted include, buchanan, glasgow, big island, montvale, coleman falls, snowden, and lithia.
6/4/2020 3:02 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/4/2020 3:22 PM EDT At 300 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near montvale to thaxton, moving northeast at 25 mph. these are very dangerous storms (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. Locations impacted include, buchanan, glasgow, big island, montvale, coleman falls, snowden, and lithia.
6/4/2020 2:43 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/4/2020 2:46 PM EDT At 243 pm edt, severe thunderstorms extended from blue ridge to near chamblissburg, 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.
4/8/2020 7:10 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 4/8/2020 7:13 AM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for south central rockbridge, northeastern bedford, east central botetourt, and amherst counties and the city of lynchburg will expire at 715 am edt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. 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.
4/8/2020 6:42 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 4/8/2020 6:45 AM EDT At 640 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near wingina to near falconerville, moving southeast at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, lynchburg, amherst, clifford, big island, forest, coleman falls, and madison heights.
4/8/2020 6:15 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 4/8/2020 6:18 AM EDT At 614 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of wintergreen to near natural bridge, moving southeast at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
1/11/2020 11:07 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/11/2020 11:10 PM EST At 1106 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of wintergreen to near jericho, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, lynchburg, danville, bedford, altavista, amherst, yanceyville, and bethel. This includes the following locations liberty university, danville airport, and lynchburg airport.
1/11/2020 11:07 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/11/2020 11:10 PM EST At 1106 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of wintergreen to near jericho, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, lynchburg, danville, bedford, altavista, amherst, yanceyville, and bethel. This includes the following locations liberty university, danville airport, and lynchburg airport.
1/11/2020 10:33 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/11/2020 10:36 PM EST At 1032 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near buena vista to 6 miles northwest of greensboro, moving northeast at 75 mph (radar indicated. numerous trees were reported down by this line of storms in giles county and in galax). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
1/11/2020 10:33 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 1/11/2020 10:36 PM EST At 1032 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near buena vista to 6 miles northwest of greensboro, moving northeast at 75 mph (radar indicated. numerous trees were reported down by this line of storms in giles county and in galax). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
10/31/2019 6:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 10/31/2019 6:24 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern bedford, and amherst counties and the northwestern city of lynchburg will expire at 630 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a tornado watch remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for central, south central 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.
10/31/2019 5:25 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 10/31/2019 5:28 PM EDT At 524 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over goode, or near forest, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
9/29/2019 6:32 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 9/29/2019 6:35 PM EDT At 632 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near sedalia to amherst, moving south at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
9/11/2019 5:58 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 2/5/2022 11:55 PM EDT At 540 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near new glasgow to near coleman falls, moving southeast at 25 mph (emergency management reported several trees down near buchanan). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, amherst, buchanan, clifford, big island, and coleman falls.
9/11/2019 5:41 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 9/11/2019 5:48 PM EDT A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 600 pm edt for northeastern bedford. east central botetourt. and central amherst counties. At 540 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near new glasgow to near coleman falls, moving southeast at 25 mph.
9/11/2019 5:01 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 9/11/2019 5:04 PM EDT At 500 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near forks of buffalo to near arcadia, moving southeast 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, bedford, amherst, buchanan, glasgow, and forks of buffalo.
9/11/2019 4:53 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 9/11/2019 4:56 PM EDT At 452 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near buena vista to near arcadia, 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.
8/22/2019 3:14 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 8/22/2019 3:20 PM EDT At 314 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles east of big meadows to 9 miles northeast of schuyler to near lowesville, 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. locations impacted include, lynchburg, buena vista, amherst, glasgow, and forks of buffalo. This includes the following location liberty university.
8/22/2019 3:01 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 8/22/2019 3:04 PM EDT At 257 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near stanley to 6 miles northwest of schuyler to near oronoco, 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. locations impacted include, lynchburg, buena vista, amherst, glasgow, and forks of buffalo. This includes the following location liberty university.
8/22/2019 2:32 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 8/22/2019 2:35 PM EDT At 232 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near harrisonburg to near montebello to near natural bridge, 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.
8/22/2019 2:30 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 8/22/2019 2:33 PM EDT At 230 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from arcadia to vinton to near terrys fork, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, roanoke, salem, vinton, bedford, and rocky mount. This includes the following locations the salem fairgrounds, the national d-day memorial, and roanoke regional airport.
8/22/2019 1:48 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 8/22/2019 1:51 PM EDT At 148 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near oriskany to near glenvar to childress, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
8/20/2019 3:54 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 8/20/2019 3:57 PM EDT At 353 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over snowden, moving northeast at 20 mph. another severe thunderstorm was located near natural bridge 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. Locations impacted include, glasgow, big island, sedalia, coleman falls, and snowden.
8/20/2019 3:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 8/20/2019 3:38 PM EDT At 334 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over sedalia, and is nearly stationary (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.
8/1/2019 8:36 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 8/1/2019 8:39 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern bedford, and southwestern amherst counties and the city of lynchburg will expire at 845 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. 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.
8/1/2019 8:06 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 8/1/2019 8:09 PM EDT At 805 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over naola, 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. Locations impacted include, lynchburg, big island, forest, coleman falls, and madison heights.
8/1/2019 7:44 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 8/1/2019 7:47 PM EDT At 744 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over buena vista, moving south 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.
7/31/2019 5:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/31/2019 5:44 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern rockbridge, northeastern bedford and amherst counties will expire at 545 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. 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.
7/31/2019 5:31 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/31/2019 5:34 PM EDT A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 545 pm edt for southeastern rockbridge. northeastern bedford and amherst counties. At 531 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over naola, moving east at 25 mph.
7/31/2019 5:11 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/31/2019 5:14 PM EDT At 511 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near sedalia, 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. Locations impacted include, buena vista, amherst, glasgow, forks of buffalo, and big island.
7/31/2019 4:54 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/31/2019 4:57 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern rockbridge, northern bedford and east central botetourt counties will expire at 500 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however small hail 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. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for northeastern botetourt, northern bedford and rockbridge counties until 545 pm edt.
7/31/2019 4:52 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/31/2019 4:55 PM EDT At 452 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near arcadia, 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.
7/31/2019 4:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/31/2019 4:43 PM EDT At 439 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over buchanan, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, buchanan, glasgow, big island, arcadia, and snowden.
7/31/2019 4:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/31/2019 4:24 PM EDT The national weather service in blacksburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. southwestern rockbridge county in west central virginia. northern bedford county in south central virginia. southeastern botetourt county in west central virginia. Until 500 pm edt.
7/22/2019 5:07 PM EDT About a half dozen trees down around the coleman falls and big island area... with a couple falling on power lines. time estimated from rada in bedford county VA, 2.9 miles NW of Big Island, VA
7/21/2019 3:29 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/21/2019 3:32 PM EDT At 328 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near buena vista to near sheppards, 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.
7/21/2019 2:59 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/21/2019 3:02 PM EDT At 257 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near big island to near appomattox national historic park, moving northeast at 20 mph (the public reported quarter sized hail along with multiple trees and power lines down in the city of lynchburg). 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, lynchburg, buckingham, amherst, appomattox, and forks of buffalo. This includes the following location liberty university.
7/21/2019 2:35 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/21/2019 2:38 PM EDT At 234 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from sedalia to near appomattox, 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.
7/11/2019 4:41 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/11/2019 4:49 PM EDT At 441 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near pleasant view, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, buena vista, amherst, glasgow, forks of buffalo, and clifford.
7/11/2019 4:27 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/11/2019 4:33 PM EDT At 426 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over glasgow, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/24/2019 10:43 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/24/2019 10:46 PM EDT At 1042 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near buena vista to near sedalia to sontag, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, bedford, rocky mount, glasgow, huddleston, and big island. This includes the following location the national d-day memorial.
6/24/2019 10:32 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/24/2019 10:35 PM EDT At 1030 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near natural bridge to thaxton to near ferrum, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, bedford, rocky mount, buchanan, glasgow, and boones mill. this includes the following location the national d-day memorial. The most intense part of this line extends from natural bridge to arcadia to thaxton.
6/24/2019 10:16 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/24/2019 10:19 PM EDT At 1016 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from eagle rock to near lithia to stewartsville, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
5/12/2019 4:45 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/12/2019 4:48 PM EDT At 445 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near falconerville, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, amherst, naola, falconerville, pleasant view, and elon.
5/12/2019 4:30 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/12/2019 4:33 PM EDT At 430 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over boonsboro, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, lynchburg, amherst, forest, coleman falls, and madison heights. This includes the following location liberty university.
5/12/2019 4:15 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/12/2019 4:18 PM EDT At 415 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near goode, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
5/2/2019 4:57 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 2/7/2022 5:34 AM EDT At 430 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over sedalia, 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. Locations impacted include, big island, sedalia, coleman falls, snowden, and boonsboro.
5/2/2019 4:31 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/2/2019 4:34 PM EDT At 430 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over sedalia, 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. Locations impacted include, big island, sedalia, coleman falls, snowden, and boonsboro.
5/2/2019 4:12 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/2/2019 4:15 PM EDT At 411 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over peaks of otter summit, moving northeast 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.
4/14/2019 7:00 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 4/14/2019 7:04 PM EDT At 659 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over arcadia, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, lexington, buena vista, bedford, buchanan, and glasgow. this includes the following location vmi. A tornado watch remains in effect until 800 pm edt for central, south central, southwestern and west central virginia.
4/14/2019 6:29 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 4/14/2019 6:36 PM EDT At 629 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over roanoke mountain, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/14/2019 5:50 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 4/14/2019 5:55 PM EDT At 549 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over big island, moving northeast at 50 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. Locations impacted include, big island, naola, and coleman falls.
4/14/2019 5:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 4/14/2019 5:45 PM EDT At 540 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over sedalia, moving northeast at 45 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.
4/14/2019 5:33 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 4/14/2019 5:39 PM EDT At 533 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over pleasant view, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/8/2019 4:32 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 4/8/2019 4:35 PM EDT At 431 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near shipman, 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, buena vista, amherst, glasgow, forks of buffalo, and big island.
4/8/2019 4:14 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 4/8/2019 4:19 PM EDT At 414 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over forks of buffalo, 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.
4/8/2019 3:27 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 4/8/2019 3:33 PM EDT At 327 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over buchanan, 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.
8/13/2018 5:11 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 8/13/2018 5:14 PM EDT At 511 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near clifford to coleman falls to buchanan, 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.
8/13/2018 4:48 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 8/13/2018 4:52 PM EDT At 447 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lowesville to near snowden to near callaghan, 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. Locations impacted include, lynchburg, lexington, buena vista, covington, and clifton forge.
8/13/2018 4:17 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 8/13/2018 4:21 PM EDT At 417 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from vesuvius to near lexington to near natural well, 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.
7/30/2018 5:18 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/30/2018 5:21 PM EDT At 518 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near arcadia, 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.
7/6/2018 1:41 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/6/2018 1:44 AM EDT At 139 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over glasgow, moving southeast 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.
5/10/2018 6:45 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/10/2018 6:51 PM EDT At 645 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near sedalia, 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. Locations impacted include, big island, forest, coleman falls, goode, and sedalia.
5/10/2018 6:23 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/10/2018 6:26 PM EDT At 623 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over arcadia, 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.
5/10/2018 2:32 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/10/2018 2:37 PM EDT At 229 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near pleasant view, moving east at 45 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, amherst, forks of buffalo, clifford, pleasant view, and falconerville.
5/10/2018 2:22 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/10/2018 2:27 PM EDT A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 245 pm edt for south central rockbridge. amherst and northeastern bedford counties. At 221 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over snowden, moving east at 45 mph.
5/10/2018 2:01 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/10/2018 2:06 PM EDT At 201 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over arcadia, 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.
4/15/2018 7:23 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 2/9/2022 11:09 AM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for rockbridge, northwestern amherst and northeastern bedford counties, the city of buena vista and the city of lexington will expire at 730 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 1100 pm edt for central, south central 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.
4/15/2018 7:03 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 2/9/2022 11:47 AM EDT At 703 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over cornwall, moving northeast 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. locations impacted include, lexington, buena vista, glasgow, goshen, and forks of buffalo. this includes the following location vmi. A tornado watch remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for central, south central and west central virginia.
4/15/2018 6:42 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 2/9/2022 11:55 AM EDT At 642 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near natural bridge, moving north at 55 mph. damage has been reported in bedford county (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, lexington, buena vista, bedford, buchanan, and glasgow. this includes the following locations vmi and the national d-day memorial. A tornado watch remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for central, south central and west central virginia.
4/15/2018 6:12 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 2/9/2022 12:22 PM EDT At 611 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near chamblissburg, moving northeast 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.
10/23/2017 8:37 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 10/23/2017 8:40 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern rockbridge, north central campbell, northeastern bedford, and amherst counties, the city of buena vista and the city of lynchburg will expire at 845 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 tornado watch remains in effect until 200 am edt for central, south central 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.
10/23/2017 8:30 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 10/23/2017 8:33 PM EDT At 830 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near brownsburg to near montebello to near lowesville, moving northeast at 70 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, lynchburg, buena vista, amherst, glasgow, and forks of buffalo. A tornado watch remains in effect until 200 am edt for central, south central and west central virginia.
10/23/2017 8:03 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 10/23/2017 8:09 PM EDT At 803 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of natural bridge to sedalia to near bedford, moving northeast at 70 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, lynchburg, buena vista, bedford, amherst, and buchanan. A tornado watch remains in effect until 200 am edt for central, south central, southwestern and west central virginia.
10/23/2017 7:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 10/23/2017 7:45 PM EDT At 740 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near hollins to near northwest smith mountain lake to near burnt chimney, moving northeast at 70 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.
6/19/2017 12:48 PM EDT A tree was blown down along highway 13 in amherst county VA, 3.3 miles WSW of Big Island, VA
6/19/2017 12:41 PM EDT The bedford county sheriff department reported several trees blown down along lee jackson highway between the communities of big island and coleman fall in bedford county VA, 1.1 miles NNW of Big Island, VA
6/19/2017 12:37 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/19/2017 12:41 PM EDT At 1236 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over sedalia, 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.
6/15/2017 8:06 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/15/2017 8:11 PM EDT At 805 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over coleman falls, moving northeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
5/20/2017 6:11 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 2/18/2022 5:38 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for south central rockbridge and northeastern bedford counties will expire at 615 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 gusty winds and heavy rain 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 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.
5/20/2017 5:48 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/20/2017 5:58 PM EDT At 548 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near natural bridge to sedalia, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, big island.
5/20/2017 5:32 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/20/2017 5:57 PM EDT At 531 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near arcadia to peaks of otter summit, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include, big island, natural bridge, and arcadia.
5/20/2017 5:11 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/20/2017 5:56 PM EDT At 511 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from springwood to near buchanan, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to trees and power lines
3/1/2017 12:35 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 3/1/2017 12:38 PM EST At 1234 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near crozet to near shipman to near naola, moving east at 75 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, bedford, forks of buffalo, huddleston, big island, and forest. This includes the following location the national d-day memorial.
3/1/2017 12:30 PM EST Thunderstorm winds snapped an 18 inch branch off a tree. report relayed through faceboo in bedford county VA, 1.1 miles NNE of Big Island, VA
3/1/2017 12:30 PM EST Thunderstorm winds snapped an 18 inch branch off a tree. report relayed through faceboo in bedford county VA, 1.1 miles NNE of Big Island, VA
3/1/2017 12:24 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 3/1/2017 12:28 PM EST At 1224 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near waynesboro to near alto to near sedalia, moving east at 70 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, buena vista, bedford, glasgow, forks of buffalo, and huddleston. This includes the following location the national d-day memorial.
3/1/2017 12:17 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 3/1/2017 12:22 PM EST At 1217 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near staunton to cornwall to near arcadia, moving east at 70 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, lexington, buena vista, bedford, buchanan, and glasgow. This includes the following locations vmi and the national d-day memorial.
3/1/2017 11:57 AM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 3/1/2017 12:00 PM EST At 1156 am est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near yost to near collierstown to near new castle, moving east at 75 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
2/25/2017 12:52 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 2/25/2017 12:56 PM EST At 1250 pm est, a severe thunderstorm was located near pleasant view, moving northeast 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, lynchburg, amherst, forks of buffalo, clifford, and forest. This includes the following locations liberty university and lynchburg airport.
2/25/2017 12:34 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 2/25/2017 12:38 PM EST At 1234 pm est, a severe thunderstorm was located near coleman falls, moving northeast 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.
9/28/2016 9:45 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 9/28/2016 9:48 PM EDT At 944 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over naola, moving northeast 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, lynchburg, amherst, clifford, big island, and forks of buffalo.
9/28/2016 9:12 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 9/28/2016 9:15 PM EDT At 911 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near sedalia, moving northeast 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.
9/28/2016 6:07 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 9/28/2016 6:12 PM EDT At 606 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pleasant view to near boonsboro to near forest, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, lynchburg, bedford, amherst, appomattox, and rustburg. This includes the following locations liberty university and lynchburg airport.
9/28/2016 5:44 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 9/28/2016 5:51 PM EDT At 544 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from big island to near coleman falls to near goode, moving east 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.
8/17/2016 4:56 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 8/17/2016 4:59 PM EDT At 455 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from forks of buffalo to near falconerville to near timberlake, 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. locations impacted include, lynchburg, amherst, rustburg, big island, and forks of buffalo. This includes the following locations liberty university and lynchburg airport.
8/17/2016 4:15 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 8/17/2016 4:19 PM EDT At 414 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from natural bridge to near bedford to near huddleston, 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.
7/28/2016 10:45 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/28/2016 10:48 PM EDT At 1044 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near arcadia to near sedalia to 7 miles southeast of bedford, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, lynchburg, bedford, amherst, big island, and forest. This includes the following location the national d day memorial.
7/28/2016 10:26 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/28/2016 10:30 PM EDT At 1024 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lithia to montvale to westlake corner, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
7/28/2016 6:09 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/28/2016 6:14 PM EDT At 608 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near goode, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, lynchburg, amherst, clifford, big island, and forks of buffalo.
7/28/2016 5:52 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/28/2016 5:56 PM EDT At 551 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near sedalia, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
7/26/2016 9:20 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/26/2016 9:25 PM EDT At 920 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near falconerville to near timberlake, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, lynchburg, amherst, rustburg, concord, and forest. This includes the following locations liberty university and lynchburg airport.
7/26/2016 9:01 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/26/2016 9:04 PM EDT At 900 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pleasant view to near forest, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
7/19/2016 4:24 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/19/2016 4:29 PM EDT At 423 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over snowden, 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. Locations impacted include, glasgow, big island, snowden, and pleasant view.
7/19/2016 4:02 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/19/2016 4:06 PM EDT At 402 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over glasgow, 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.
7/19/2016 3:38 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 0.3 miles N of Big Island, VA
7/19/2016 3:37 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/19/2016 3:41 PM EDT At 337 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over big island, moving southeast at 10 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, big island, boonsboro, coleman falls, and naola.
7/19/2016 3:25 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/19/2016 3:29 PM EDT At 324 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm with a history of producing large hail was located over snowden, moving southeast at 10 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.
7/19/2016 3:11 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/19/2016 3:16 PM EDT At 310 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm producing large hail was located over glasgow, moving southeast at 10 mph (trained weather spotters). 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, glasgow, big island, snowden, and natural bridge.
7/19/2016 2:56 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/19/2016 3:00 PM EDT At 255 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over glasgow, 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.
7/8/2016 5:58 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 2/10/2022 1:53 AM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for western campbell. east central botetourt and bedford counties will expire at 600 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. However gusty winds.
7/8/2016 5:44 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/8/2016 5:49 PM EDT At 543 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near peaks of otter summit to bedford to near smith mountain lake state park, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, bedford, altavista, big island, huddleston, and forest. This includes the national d day memorial.
7/8/2016 5:19 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/8/2016 5:26 PM EDT At 517 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near eagle rock to near blue ridge to roanoke mountain, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated. at 508 pm...a wind gust to 60 mph was reported the roanoke airport). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, roanoke, vinton, bedford, altavista, and buchanan. This includes the national d day memorial and roanoke regional airport.
7/8/2016 4:57 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/8/2016 5:00 PM EDT At 456 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from jordan mines to near new castle to glenvar, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
6/23/2016 3:56 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/23/2016 4:01 PM EDT At 355 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near goode, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, lynchburg, bedford, altavista, rustburg, and big island. This includes the following locations liberty university, the national d day memorial, and lynchburg airport.
6/23/2016 3:50 PM EDT Broadcast media relays report of snapped trees along big island hw in bedford county VA, 5 miles ENE of Big Island, VA
6/23/2016 3:43 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/23/2016 3:48 PM EDT At 343 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near peaks of otter summit, moving southeast 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.
6/23/2016 2:31 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/23/2016 2:34 PM EDT At 231 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from big island to near lithia, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
6/23/2016 2:13 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/23/2016 2:16 PM EDT At 212 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near buena vista to near arcadia to alleghany, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, alleghany, buena vista, covington, buchanan, and glasgow.
6/23/2016 2:13 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/23/2016 2:16 PM EDT At 212 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near buena vista to near arcadia to alleghany, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, alleghany, buena vista, covington, buchanan, and glasgow.
6/23/2016 1:59 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/23/2016 2:03 PM EDT At 158 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lexington to near eagle rock to near greenbrier river trail, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, alleghany, lexington, buena vista, covington, and white sulphur springs. This includes vmi.
6/23/2016 1:59 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/23/2016 2:04 PM EDT At 158 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lexington to near eagle rock to near greenbrier river trail, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, alleghany, lexington, buena vista, covington, and white sulphur springs. This includes vmi.
6/23/2016 1:48 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/23/2016 1:51 PM EDT At 147 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from collierstown to near oriskany to lewisburg, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, alleghany, lexington, buena vista, covington, and clifton forge. This includes vmi and the west virginia state fairgrounds.
6/23/2016 1:48 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/23/2016 1:51 PM EDT At 147 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from collierstown to near oriskany to lewisburg, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, alleghany, lexington, buena vista, covington, and clifton forge. This includes vmi and the west virginia state fairgrounds.
6/23/2016 1:36 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/23/2016 1:39 PM EDT At 135 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near douthat state park to near jordan mines to near asbury, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
6/23/2016 1:36 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/23/2016 1:39 PM EDT At 135 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near douthat state park to near jordan mines to near asbury, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
6/16/2016 9:23 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/16/2016 9:28 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for west central amherst, southwestern rockbridge, east central botetourt and northeastern bedford counties will expire at 930 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 and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm edt for virginia. 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 9:01 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/16/2016 9:04 PM EDT At 901 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over snowden, moving southeast 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, buchanan, glasgow, big island, forest, and coleman falls.
6/16/2016 8:52 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/16/2016 8:55 PM EDT At 852 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over natural bridge, moving southeast 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, buchanan, glasgow, big island, forest, and coleman falls.
6/16/2016 8:42 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/16/2016 8:45 PM EDT At 841 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm with a history of producing wind damage was located near natural bridge, moving southeast 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.
6/4/2016 10:02 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/4/2016 10:05 PM EDT At 1001 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over naola, 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.
5/11/2016 5:08 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/11/2016 5:11 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for west central amherst, southwestern rockbridge, east central botetourt and northeastern bedford counties will expire at 515 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. 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.
5/11/2016 4:54 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/11/2016 4:58 PM EDT At 454 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over snowden, 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. Locations impacted include, glasgow, eagle rock, big island, coleman falls, and naola.
5/11/2016 4:48 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/11/2016 4:52 PM EDT At 448 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near glasgow, 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. Locations impacted include, glasgow, eagle rock, big island, coleman falls, and naola.
5/11/2016 4:26 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/11/2016 4:30 PM EDT At 426 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near natural bridge, 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. Locations impacted include, buena vista, glasgow, eagle rock, big island, and forks of buffalo.
5/11/2016 4:09 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/11/2016 4:14 PM EDT At 408 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near collierstown, 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.
5/10/2016 6:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/10/2016 6:25 PM EDT At 620 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located between sedalia and boonsboro, moving east 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.
5/2/2016 6:10 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/2/2016 6:15 PM EDT At 610 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near pleasant view, moving east at 35 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.
5/2/2016 5:52 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/2/2016 5:55 PM EDT At 551 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over natural bridge, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, lexington, buena vista, glasgow, big island, and coleman falls.
5/2/2016 5:33 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/2/2016 5:37 PM EDT At 532 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over springwood, 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.
5/1/2016 10:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 5/1/2016 10:24 PM EDT At 1021 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near boonsboro, moving east 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.
8/11/2015 2:25 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 8/11/2015 2:29 PM EDT At 224 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over buchanan, moving east 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. Locations impacted include, buchanan, glasgow, big island, montvale, and forest.
8/11/2015 2:15 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 8/11/2015 2:18 PM EDT At 215 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over lithia, moving east 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.
8/4/2015 3:48 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 1.2 miles SSE of Big Island, VA, report on twitter of quarter size hail. time radar estimated
8/4/2015 3:47 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 1.5 miles SE of Big Island, VA
8/4/2015 3:47 PM EDT Large maple tree down in bedford county VA, 1.5 miles SE of Big Island, VA
7/14/2015 9:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/14/2015 9:37 PM EDT At 933 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lynchburg city to westlake corner, 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, lynchburg, bedford, big island, lynchburg city, and huddleston. This includes the following locations liberty university, the national d day memorial, and lynchburg airport.
7/14/2015 9:22 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/14/2015 9:27 PM EDT At 921 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from sedalia to near northwest smith mountain lake, 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. locations impacted include, roanoke, lynchburg, vinton, bedford, and stewartsville. This includes the following locations liberty university, the national d day memorial, and lynchburg airport.
7/14/2015 9:20 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/14/2015 9:23 PM EDT At 919 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles east of montebello to naola, moving southeast 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, amherst, clifford, forks of buffalo, new glasgow, and centenary.
7/14/2015 9:11 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/14/2015 9:16 PM EDT At 911 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near montebello to near big island, 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. Locations impacted include, buena vista, amherst, clifford, forks of buffalo, and new glasgow.
7/14/2015 9:01 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/14/2015 9:05 PM EDT At 900 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near arcadia to near stewartsville, 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.
7/14/2015 8:44 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/14/2015 8:49 PM EDT At 844 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from vesuvius to near glasgow, 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.
7/13/2015 9:09 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/13/2015 9:12 PM EDT At 907 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from vesuvius to near forest, moving southeast 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. locations impacted include, lynchburg, buena vista, amherst, buena vista city, and clifford. This includes liberty university and lynchburg airport.
7/13/2015 8:41 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 7/13/2015 8:44 PM EDT At 840 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles east of bells valley to near bedford city, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
6/30/2015 11:54 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/30/2015 11:57 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern amherst, southwestern rockbridge, east central botetourt and northeastern bedford counties and the city of buena vista will expire at 1200 am edt, the storms which prompted the warning are moving out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire and a new warning has been issued further to the east. 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.
6/30/2015 11:49 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/30/2015 11:52 PM EDT At 1148 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near glasgow to goode to near smith mountain lake state park, 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.
6/30/2015 11:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/30/2015 11:37 PM EDT At 1132 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from natural bridge to d-day memorial, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. locations impacted include, buena vista, bedford, glasgow, big island, and forest. This includes the national d day memorial.
6/30/2015 11:12 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Big Island, VA at 6/30/2015 11:15 PM EDT At 1112 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near springwood to near blue ridge, moving east 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.
6/18/2015 4:15 PM EDT At 414 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near sedalia, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. locations impacted include, lynchburg, big island, forest, boonsboro, and coleman falls. This includes liberty university and lynchburg airport.
6/18/2015 3:55 PM EDT At 354 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over sedalia, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. locations impacted include, lynchburg, big island, forest, boonsboro, and coleman falls. This includes liberty university and lynchburg airport.
6/18/2015 3:42 PM EDT At 342 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near sedalia, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
6/1/2015 3:25 PM EDT At 324 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over sedalia, 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 trees. Locations impacted include, big island, coleman falls, and sedalia.
6/1/2015 2:54 PM EDT At 254 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over thaxton, 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.
5/11/2015 6:50 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 6.8 miles SSW of Big Island, VA, hail reported on pera road
5/11/2015 6:29 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 6.8 miles SSW of Big Island, VA, from twitter
5/11/2015 6:27 PM EDT At 626 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over naola, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
5/11/2015 6:02 PM EDT At 601 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over grassy creek, and is nearly stationary (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, lexington, buena vista, glasgow, buena vista city, and naola. 1. 00in.
5/11/2015 5:32 PM EDT At 532 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near buena vista city, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
4/8/2015 5:10 PM EDT The national weather service in blacksburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. bedford county in south central virginia. until 615 pm edt * at 510 pm edt. a severe thunderstorm was located over peaks of otter recreation area. Moving southeast at 30 mph.
7/3/2014 2:21 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 4.7 miles WNW of Big Island, VA, hail up to the size of quarters reported on highway 501.
7/3/2014 2:17 PM EDT Tree down on rt130 in amherst county VA, 3.9 miles W of Big Island, VA
6/13/2013 2:15 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 4.4 miles W of Big Island, VA, covered the ground
1/30/2013 5:55 PM EST Trees down off buffalo springs in amherst county VA, 8.5 miles WSW of Big Island, VA
6/1/2012 5:30 PM EDT Trees down on red hill school road in bedford county VA, 2.2 miles E of Big Island, VA
6/1/2012 5:16 PM EDT Tree down on state route 130 in amherst county VA, 4.4 miles W of Big Island, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM A tree was blown down and was blocking highway 13 in amherst county VA, 5.6 miles WSW of Big Island, VA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM A tree was blown down and was blocking wagon trail roa in amherst county VA, 7.1 miles WSW of Big Island, VA