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EF2 Tornado — Smyth, Virginia

2011-04-28 · near Quarry, Smyth, Virginia

$2.2M

Property damage

2.7 mi

Path length

880 yds

Path width

Event narrative

The tornado with winds estimated up to 115 MPH entered from Washington County and continued northeast until lifting at Carlock Creek Road near Brushy mountain. Five homes received significant damage to their roofs and walls. Three mobile homes were overturned as well. Several other buildings in the path also received moderate damage to their roofs. Numerous large trees were also either uprooted or snapped mid trunk.

Wider weather episode

Widespread severe weather impacted the area. A strong upper level trough approaching from the west provided strong winds aloft, and a weak upper level low pressure system moved across during the afternoon hours setting off scattered thunderstorms. These storms quickly became severe. In total, there were 6 tornadoes with numerous reports of damaging winds and large hail. Heavy rainfall from these storms also caused scattered flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 304309. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.