Thunderstorm Wind — Colonial Heights (c), Virginia

2013-06-13 · near Colonial Hgts, Colonial Heights (c), Virginia

Event narrative

Colonial Heights sustained significant damage as wind gusts up to 60 mph (52 knots) were reported. Emergency Managers reported numerous trees and electric wires were down with most of the city without power. The most significant damage was sustained by six homes from falling trees. A large tree was also downed, blocking the Southpark Mall exit on Interstate 95.

Wider weather episode

A squall line produced widespread wind damage and embedded large hail across much of central and eastern Virginia. A child was killed by a falling tree in Richmond.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 463744. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.