Thunderstorm Wind — Franklin, Virginia
2024-08-29 · near Burnt Chimney, Franklin, Virginia
$500
Property damage
50 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down upon a powerline along Brooks Mill Road. Damage values are estimated.
Wider weather episode
A strong cold front was centered over the region and was the trigger for several showers and storms. Some of these storms produced damaging winds which brought down many trees. Lightning from one thunderstorm struck a tree, which caught on fire, in Campbell county.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1211834. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.