Thunderstorm Wind in Charlotte County, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind June 22, 2026 · Charlotte County, Virginia
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A tree was reported down in the Drakes Branch Community.
The wider storm
A potent mid-level shortwave brought a cold front to the Mid-Atlantic on the afternoon and evening of June 22. Thunderstorms ahead of the front developed and delivered damaging wind gusts along and east of the Blue Ridge. Surface air temperatures in the mid-80s and dew points in the 70s provided instability for storms to intensify. SBCAPE of 1000-2000 J/kg and bulk shear of 25-35 knots set favorable conditions for the organization and strengthening of these storms. DCAPE of 900-1200 J/kg resulted in scattered storms delivering damaging wind gusts and numerous downed power lines and trees in the Piedmont of Virginia. A swath of wind damage was reported in Franklin County which included one report a tree falling onto a house.
Began near Drakes Branch (36.9927, -78.6010).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1356178. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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