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Event Details:
| Event | Tornado |
| -- Scale | EF1 |
| -- Length | 4.85 Miles |
| -- Width | 200 Yards |
| State | VIRGINIA |
| County/Area | CHESAPEAKE (C) |
| WFO | AKQ |
| Report Source | NWS Storm Survey |
| NCEI Data Source | CSV |
| Begin Date | 2019-10-31 23:55 EST-5 |
| Begin Location | 1NNW CORNLAND |
| Begin Lat/Lon | 36.632/-76.3268 |
| End Date | 2019-10-31 23:59 EST-5 |
| End Location | 3WNW HICKORY |
| End Lat/Lon | 36.6519/-76.2429 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | 35.00K |
| Crop Damage | 0.00K |
| Episode Narrative | Scattered severe thunderstorms in advance of low pressure and its associated strong cold front produced damaging winds and two tornadoes across portions of central and eastern Virginia. |
| Event Narrative | An EF1 tornado initially touched down in the City of Chesapeake near Benefit Road. The circulation moved rapidly to the east northeast, producing mainly EF0 damage with numerous trees uprooted or large branches snapped off. The most widespread and significant damage of EF1 category occurred near or along Dewald Road where several large hardwood trees were uprooted and a camper was destroyed. Some roof, shingle, and spouting damage to homes was also observed. The tornado then lifted prior to reaching Route 168. |
Event Map:
Note: The tornado track is approximate based on the beginning (B) and ending (E) locations. The actual tornado path may differ from a straight line.
All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 103.00K | 0.00K | |||||||
| WHITE HOUSE | MECKLENBURG CO. | VA | 10/31/2019 | 18:48 | EST-5 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 40.00K | 0.00K |
| CENTRAL PLAINS | FLUVANNA CO. | VA | 10/31/2019 | 19:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| PALMYRA | FLUVANNA CO. | VA | 10/31/2019 | 19:10 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 3.00K | 0.00K |
| BOYDTON | MECKLENBURG CO. | VA | 10/31/2019 | 19:15 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 3.00K | 0.00K |
| GOOCHLAND | GOOCHLAND CO. | VA | 10/31/2019 | 19:45 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| LOUISA | LOUISA CO. | VA | 10/31/2019 | 19:45 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 3.00K | 0.00K |
| ALBERTA | BRUNSWICK CO. | VA | 10/31/2019 | 20:14 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 3.00K | 0.00K |
| WAKEFIELD ARPT | SUSSEX CO. | VA | 10/31/2019 | 22:42 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| DENDRON | SURRY CO. | VA | 10/31/2019 | 22:44 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| HAMPTON | HAMPTON (C) CO. | VA | 10/31/2019 | 23:31 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| PORTSMOUTH | PORTSMOUTH (C) CO. | VA | 10/31/2019 | 23:39 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| (NGU)NAS NORFOLK | NORFOLK (C) CO. | VA | 10/31/2019 | 23:41 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 51 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| CORNLAND | CHESAPEAKE (C) CO. | VA | 10/31/2019 | 23:55 | EST-5 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 35.00K | 0.00K |
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 103.00K | 0.00K |
