Summary of June 16, 2022 Tornadoes

Overview

Thunderstorms initiated along a surface trough to our west and northwest during the early-mid afternoon on 6/16. Coupled with northwest flow aloft and steep mid-level lapse rates, the environment was characterized by a decent amount of deep layer shear, fairly steep mid-level lapse rates, and moderate-strong instability. Storms moved into Louisa County from the northwest just before 6 PM. By this time, there was some degree of backing in the surface flow, and lower LCLs than usual during a northwest flow event. In fact, the 21z/5 PM observations at Charlottesville (KCHO) and Louisa were 91/78 and 85/77, respectively (w/ light SSE winds). At 6 PM, KLKU reported 81/76 and an ESE wind around 10 mph. It is also important to note that dew points were ~5F higher from CHO-LYH (near the surface trough) than in areas along the I-95 corridor. Note that the mesoanalysis maps may have underestimated the SRH (due to the localized backing in the wind field) and overestimated the LCLs (the dew points in the analysis were as much as 5°F too low across the Piedmont).

The storms that entered Louisa County eventually spawned three tornadoes across the northwest portion of our area. Radar imagery showed that these were indeed supercells with deep, persistent circulations. Two of the tornadoes were EF-0s and one was an EF-1. All three tornadoes were warned for. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported.

Tornadoes
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Storm Reports
Environment

Tornadoes:

Tornado - Louisa/Mineral
LOUISA COUNTY

Date	6/16/2022
Time (Local)	6:36-6:40 PM
EF Rating	EF-0
Est. Peak Winds	75 mph
Path Length	2.5 miles
Max Width	75 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0/0
Summary: A brief EF-0 tornado tracked just west of Mineral from the High School to Kennon Road. Trees and power lines were downed with no substantial structural damage. In addition, 3" diameter hail was reported in Mineral resulting in severe damage.

Track Map

Tornado - Kent Store to Maidens
FLUVANNA/GOOCHLAND COUNTIES

Date	6/16/2022
Time (Local)	7:05-7:56 PM
EF Rating	EF-1
Est. Peak Winds	95 mph
Path Length	23 miles
Max Width	150 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0/0
Summary: The tornado touched down near Kent Store in Fluvanna County tracking southeast to Maidens near Goochland. EF-1 damage with winds of 95 mph was noted along Old Stage Road and Castle Rock Road in Goochland.

Track Map

Tornado - South of Kent Store to South of Maidens (2nd tornado)
FLUVANNA/GOOCHLAND COUNTIES

Date	6/16/2022
Time (Local)	7:36-8:12 PM
EF Rating	EF-0
Est. Peak Winds	75 mph
Path Length	24 miles
Max Width	75 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0/0
Summary: This second tornado in Fluvanna and Goochland Counties developed from a second circulation behind the initial tornado. The track paralleled the EF-1 tornado with damage noted from south of Kent Store to south of Maidens.

Track Map

The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:

EF0 Weak 65-85 mph	EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph	EF2 Significant 111-135 mph	EF3 Severe 136-165 mph	EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph	EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph

Photos

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Radar

Selected Radar Loops


Loop of KAKQ 0.5° Reflectivity (left) and base velocity (right) in ~5 minute increments from approximately 6:20 to 7:50 PM.	Loop of KLWX 0.5° Reflectivity (left) and base velocity (right) in ~5 minute increments from 6:20 to 7:50 PM.

Storm Reports

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
446 PM EDT Fri Jun 17 2022


...NWS Damage Survey for 06/16/22 Tornado Event in Louisa and
Goochland Counties...

Three separate severe storms produced tornadoes in Louisa and
Goochland counties. In addition to the tornadoes wind damage was
widespread from 60 to 70 mph wind and hail up to 3 inches in
diameter was reported.

.Louisa/Mineral Tornado...

Rating: EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind: 75 mph
Path Length /statute/: 2.5 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards
Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0

Start Date:             06/16/2022
Start Time:             636 PM EDT
Start Location:         1 NW Mineral
Start Lat/Lon:          38.02 N / -77.93 W

Start Date:             06/16/2022
Start Time:             640 PM EDT
Start Location:         1.5 S Mineral
Start Lat/Lon:          37.99 N / -77.92 W

A brief EF0 tornado tracked just west of mineral from the High School to Kennon Rd.
Trees and power lines were down with no substantial structural damage.
In addition hail 3 inches in diameter was reported in Mineral resulting in
severe damage.

.Fluvanna / Goochland First Tornado...

Rating:                 EF- 1
Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph
Path Length /statute/:  23 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             06/16/2022
Start Time:             705 PM EDT
Start Location:         Kent Store in Fluvanna County
Start Lat/Lon:          37.91 N / -78.13 W

End Date:               06/16/2022
End Time:               756 PM EDT
End Location:           Near Maidens
End Lat/Lon:            37.67 N / -77.88 W

The tornado touched down near Kent Store in Fluvanna county tracking southeast to
Maidens near Goochland. EF 1 damage with winds of 95 mph was noted along Old Stage
Rd and Castle Rock Rd in Goochland.


.Goochland / Fluvanna Second Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:    75
Path Length /statute/:  24 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             6/16/2022
Start Time:             736 PM EDT
Start Location:         South of Kent Store
Start Lat/Lon:          37.89 N / -78.18 W

End Date:               6/16/2022
End Time:               812 PM EDT
End Location:           South of Maidens
End Lat/Lon:            37.64 N / -77.89

This second tornado in Fluvanna and Goochland county developed from a
second circulation behind the initial tornado. The track paralleled
the EF1 tornado with damaged noted from south of Kent Store to south of
Maidens.

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph
EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph
EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph
EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph
EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph
EF5...Violent...>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

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Environment

Synoptic summary.