Thunderstorm Wind — Clarke, Virginia
2025-05-16 · near Swimley, Clarke, Virginia
$2K
Property damage
52 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Trees blew down onto the roadway near the intersection of Longmarsh Road and VA-632 Crums Church Road.
Wider weather episode
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.
View location on OpenStreetMap → (39.1994, -78.0063)
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1250190. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.