High Wind — Floyd, Virginia
2024-11-20 · Floyd, Virginia
$2K
Property damage
50 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
High winds blew down three trees on Alum Ridge Road.
Wider weather episode
A potent upper level low trailing behind a strong cold front brought the first notable surge of cold air for the winter season. The gusty northwest wind accompanying the air mass change blew down several trees with one of them falling into a residence in Campbell County. A measured wind gust of 59 mph was recorded at the airport in Roanoke.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1219213. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.