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Weather Timeline
A look back at weather events across the WDBJ7 viewing area and beyond. Data entries are for informational purposes only. Source: NOAA | National Weather Service, Blacksburg -
High Wind
At a location one mile south-southeast of Thaxton, VA, winds with gusts estimated between 50 and 60 mph toppled some pine trees ten inches in diameter. Damage values are estimated. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Strong winds developed as a pressure gradient around an area of low pressure north of the area increased. The result was an isolated area of damaging winds over Bedford County Virginia. -
Ice Storm
EVENT NARRATIVE: Ice accretion totaled 0.25 inches at Little Creek. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Cold high pressure was in place across the area as warm, moist air overspread the region in association with a warm front moving north across the region. The result was rain that fell onto sub-freezing surface that produced up to one-half inch of ice. -
High Wind
Damaging winds of 64 mph downed a tree on Wardell Road near the Southwest Virginia Community College, four miles south-southwest of Claypool Hill, VA. Another tree was blown down in Mud Fork, VA at the intersection of Mud Fork Road and Tiptop Road. Damage estimates are estimated. EPISODE NARRATIVE: As an area of strong low pressure approached from the west, southeast winds in advance of it strengthen. The influence of terrain helped to bring winds over 60 mph to the surface. Combined with very -
Rain/Mudslide
LOCATION: GILES & PATRICK CO
Heavy rain and steep terrain contributed to a mudslide that caused partial lane closures at the intersection of Highways 460 and 100. An average of 2 to 5 inches of rain fell from this system onto an already saturated ground from recent snow melt and rainfall. The heavy rain contributed to flooding in Roanoke as well. -
Flooding
Over four inches of rain fell over portions of Patrick County. Most roads in and around the town of Bassett had to be closed. The Blackwater Trailer Park had to be evacuated.Abundant rain advanced north into the region in advance of an area of low pressure to the west while a frontal boundary remained draped over the region. An average of 2 to 5 inches of rain fell from this system onto an already saturated ground from recent snow melt and rainfall. The heavy rain contributed to flooding. -
High Wind
Trees were down across the southern portion of the county. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Low pressure tracked through the Ohio Valley and into the Great Lakes. Gusty winds developed ahead of the cold front that was associated with this low during the night of the 24th into the early morning hours of the 25th. -
Snow
Heavy snow impacted the region. Below are a few of the storm totals. Hot Springs: 10"
Lynchburg: 11.5"
Blacksburg: 10.5"
Roanoke: 10.3" -
High Wind
LOCATION: Tazewell
Strong southeast winds occurred across the higher elevations of the county as a dry slot pushed into the area. A mesonet in Tazewell recorded a gust of 78 mph. Many trees and power lines were also reported down across the county. Multiple Structures and trees were blown down blocking several streets across the county. A McDonald's play land roof was blown into the street. -
Heavy Snow
A mixture of heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain impacted the region starting early on February 5th and continuing into the 6th. Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 inches were reported across the region. Ice accumulations of .1 inches occurred near Tazewell. -
Snow
Light snow, mixed with sleet, fell across the region. Amounts weren't as high as earlier snowstorms. Lynchburg: 0.6"
Roanoke: 2.00"
Blacksburg: 2.50" -
MOUNTAIN SNOW
A mixed bag of wintry precipitation moved into the region early on the 9th, producing light accumulations. On the 10th cold air moved in with strong northwest winds. Significant upslope snow showers developed with near blizzard conditions at times. Total snow accumulations were 5 to 8 inches across the region. -
High Wind
Strong northwest winds behind a strengthening coastal low, combined with accumulated snow, caused the roof on a Shell gas station to collapse in Appomattox; Numerous trees were downed and thousands were without power. -
Mountain Snow
LOCATION: Tazewell, Grayson
Long duration upslope snow event brought a total of near 12 inches of snow across parts of the county. Strong northwest winds also created near blizzard conditions, with considerable blowing and drifting of the snow -
High Wind
Numerous trees were downed. A car was also blown off the road on Route 100 in Floyd Co. An upper level low centered overhead, combined with a deepening coastal low brought cold air and strong northwest winds to the area. This resulted in significant upslope snow showers across the west facing slopes of the higher elevations across southwest Virginia. The strong northwest winds also caused damage across the region. -
Snow
Light snow fell across the region mixing with light rain at times. Amounts ranged from around 2" to 5" with amounts dropping off considerably north of the Roanoke Valley. Bedford: 2.5"
Floyd: 4.5"
Rockbridge: 0.60"
Rocky Mount: 3.50" -
Tornado
Tornado confirmed near Alton in Halifax Co.
Time: 10:02PM
EF-SCALE RATING: EF0
Max Winds: 75mph
0 Fatalities | 0 Injuries The tornado struck in a rural area. Several outbuildings were damaged and a large cedar tree was snapped off. -
Record Heat
High at Bluefield: 87 (old record: 79/1963)
High in Blacksburg: 87 (old record: 80/1986, also sets the All-time record high for April)
High in Roanoke: 88 (old record: 87/1963)
High in Danville: 91 (old record 88/1986) -
Record Highs
Record highs were set across several communities.
Roanoke: High 88 (old record 87/1963)
Blacksburg: High 87
Danville: High 91 **Lynchburg missed setting a record by 1 degree -
Record Highs
Record highs were set in Blacksburg and Danville
Blacksburg: High 82 (old record 77/1999)
Danville: High 89 (old record 88/1999) -
Record Highs
Record highs were set in: Lynchburg: High 91 (old record 91)
Blacksburg: High 84 (old record 80)
Danville: High 92 (old record 88) -
Record Highs
Record high set in Blacksburg and Bluefield.. Blacksburg: High 82 (old record 79)
Bluefield: High 81 (old record 79) -
Record High
Blacksburg set a record of 86 degrees (old record 2000) -
Record Highs
RECORD EVENT REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
509 AM EDT FRI MAY 28 2010 ...RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURE SET AT BLACKSBURG VIRGINIA... A RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURE OF 85 DEGREES WAS SET AT BLACKSBURG
VIRGINIA ON MAY 27TH. THE PRIOR RECORD WAS 84 DEGREES SET IN 1984. -
Strong Storms
Strong storms developed along an approaching front. Heavy downpours occured along Central and Southside VA, as well as large hail in the NRV. -
Record Highs
Record high set in Blacksburg
Blacksburg: High 85 (old record 84/1984) -
Severe Storms
Numerous strong to severe storms developed during the heating of the day. Wind damage and power outages were reported along with large hail and flash flooding reported in Montgomery county. View Storm Reports -
Record Low
Danville tied the record low of 35 set back in 1973. -
Record High
Bluefield tied the record of 81 set back in 1996 -
Record High
Record high temperatures tied in Bluefield,VA - THe high at the airport reached 83, which tied the previous record set in 2009 -
Record Warm June
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Record Highs
Record high set in Blacksburg at 94. -
Record Highs
Record Highs in Lynchburg (tied at 98), Blacksburg (94) and Danville (104). Roanoke was 1 degree away from a record, reaching 100 degrees. -
Record High
Danville tied the record of 102 degrees Other areas saw near-record heat. Here's the highs:
Roanoke: 100
Lynchburg: 98
Danville: 102
Blacksburg: 92 -
Record Highs
Lynchburg: 100
Danville: 101 -
Record High
Danville 102
(Previous Record 99/1999) -
Record Heat
THE HIGH TEMPERATURE AT BLACKSBURG VIRGINIA YESTERDAY WAS 91 DEGREES...WHICH TIES THE RECORD HIGH MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE FOR THIS DATE SET BACK IN 1980. -
Record Highs
RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURE OF 96 DEGREES WAS TIED AT THE AIRPORT IN ROANOKE VA TODAY. THIS TIES THE OLD RECORD OF 96 SET IN 1977. A RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURE OF 100 DEGREES WAS ALSO TIED AT THE AIRPORT IN DANVILLE VA TODAY. THIS TIES THE OLD RECORD OF 100 SET IN
1949. -
Record Highs
Thursday's high of 96 in Roanoke and 100 in Danville both tied the records for that date. Roanoke's previous record highs was 96 (1977) and Danville's was 100 (1949). -
Record Hot Summer
THE 2010 CLIMATIC SUMMER SEASON (JUNE 1-AUGUST 31) HAS BEEN ONE OF THE HOTTEST ON RECORD. THE 3 MONTH AVERAGE TEMPERATURE RECORDS AT ROANOKE VA...DANVILLE VA...BLACKSBURG VA AND BLUEFIELD WV WERE SET THIS SUMMER. LYNCHBURG AVERAGE SUMMER TEMPERATURE WAS THE 7TH
WARMEST ON RECORD. CONTRIBUTING TO THE HIGH AVERAGE TEMPERATURES WERE RECORD SETTING SUMMER MINIMUMS. THE 3 MONTH AVERAGE MINIMUM
TEMPERATURE RECORDS WERE SET AT ROANOKE VA...DANVILLE VA...AND BLUEFIELD WV. AT BLACKSBURG VA.. -
Coldest High - Blacksburg
The high temperature for Blacksburg was a chilly 54 degrees. -
Virgilina Tornado
...TORNADO CONFIRMED NEAR 3 NW VIRGILINA IN HALIFAX COUNTY
VIRGINIA... LOCATION...3 NW VIRGILINA IN HALIFAX COUNTY VIRGINIA
DATE...OCTOBER 27 2010
ESTIMATED TIME...252 AM EDT
MAXIMUM EF-SCALE RATING...EF2
ESTIMATED MAXIMUM WIND SPEED...120 MPH
MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH...100 TO 200 YARDS
PATH LENGTH...4 MILES
BEGINNING LAT/LON...36.5725/-78.8833
ENDING LAT/LON...36.6078/-78.819
* FATALITIES...0
* INJURIES...0 -
Aiken Summit Tornado
..TORNADO CONFIRMED NEAR AIKEN SUMMIT IN HENRY COUNTY AND
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY VIRGINIA... LOCATION...AIKEN SUMMIT IN HENRY COUNTY VIRGINIA
DATE...OCTOBER 27 2010
ESTIMATED TIME...1214 AM EDT TO 1223 AM EDT
MAXIMUM EF-SCALE RATING...EF0
ESTIMATED MAXIMUM WIND SPEED...85 MPH
MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH...200 YARDS
PATH LENGTH...5.4 MILES
BEGINNING LAT/LON...36.6013/-79.7200
ENDING LAT/LON...36.649/079.642
* FATALITIES...0
* INJURIES...0 -
Heavy Rain - Flooding
NWS Report on September FloodingA coastal low combined with the remnants of tropical moisture Nicole brought heavy rain to the area. Rain amounts ranged from a few inches in the NRV and Highlands, to as much as 4" to 6" along the Blue Ridge. Here's a few amounts: Marrowbone Reservoir, Henry Co. 6.87"
Martinsville IFlows, Henry Co. 4.93"
Huddleston. Bedford Co. 4.10"
