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Thunderstorm Wind — Highland, Virginia

2025-05-17 · near Monterey, Highland, Virginia

$2K
Property damage
52 EG
Magnitude

Event narrative

Trees blew down in the 3000 block of Strait Creek 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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1250206. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.