Strong Wind — Henry, Virginia

2024-12-11 · Henry, Virginia

Event narrative

Strong winds combined with wet soils allowed trees to be blown down near Figsboro, Oak Level and Ridgeway. In total, three trees were reported down. Damage values are estimated.

Wider weather episode

A cold front crossed the region during the mid-morning hours of December 11, 2024. Behind this front, winds increased significantly from the west-northwest. Some of these winds were strong enough to cause damage in the form of downed trees and power lines. Portions on Henry, Carroll, and Pittsylvania Counties reported trees down. Two power lines came down in Carroll County. Heavy rain occurred during the early morning hours of the day across Patrick County, with anywhere between 2.75 inches and 3.50 inches falling across the foothills of the Blue Ridge. Rainfall rates were observed at around 1 inch of rain per hour with the passage of the heavy rain. This resulted in minor stream flooding across portions of Patrick County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1227370. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.