EF2 Tornado — Middlesex, Virginia

2011-04-16 · near Ruark, Middlesex, Virginia

Event narrative

Tornado developed in southeast Middlesex county along the Plankatank River. It moved northeast through Deltaville then off the land and dissipated over the Rappahannock River. Thirty five homes in Deltaville sustained major damage or were destroyed by the tornado. An additional 25 homes sustained minor damage or were affected by the tornado or its associated debris. with many being severely damaged. Numerous trees were downed and many were sheared off.

Wider weather episode

Scattered severe thunderstorms in advance of a cold front produced damaging winds, large hail, and numerous tornadoes across portions of central and eastern Virginia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 303638. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.