Thunderstorm Wind in Shenandoah County, Virginia

Thunderstorm Wind May 16, 2025 · Shenandoah County, Virginia

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

$5K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Several trees snapped and power lines blew down from the 3000 block of Headley Road to the 1700 block of Zion Church Road.

The wider storm

A line of thunderstorms developed over western Maryland and eastern West Virginia, then significantly gathered strength as it moved east into the I-95 corridor. Destructive winds, very large hail, and a tornado were observed with some of the most intense storms. Additional thunderstorms in a weakening but still severe state crossed the Appalachians overnight.

Began near Maurertown (38.9140, -78.4280).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1250184. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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