Home / Virginia / Highland

Thunderstorm Wind in Highland County, Virginia

Thunderstorm Wind May 17, 2025 · Highland County, Virginia

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

$2K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Trees blew down in the 3000 block of Strait Creek 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 Monterey (38.4369, -79.5308).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1250206. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

Tornadoes near your address

See every tornado that passed near a place you know, measured to its path.