Power Outage in Bland, VA

Wind gusts downed trees throughout the county and brought down at least one power line. Damage values are estimated.

Reports from trained spotters and the public ranged from 3 to 6 inches of snow across the county, with up to a quarter of an inch of sleet in addition. Highest reports came from Bastian and Bland. Key Impacts: Icy roads, power outages, snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Skywarn-trained weather spotters and members of the general public observed ice accumulations from freezing rain ranging from 0.13 to 0.25 inches in thickness across portions of Bland County, including around the communities of Long Spur and Rocky Gap. Sleet accumulations of 1 to 1.4 inches were also observed in these same communities. The icing resulted in at least 1,334 known power outages within the county. Key impacts: power outages; hazardous travel conditions; tree damage; schools closed.

The Bland County 911 Center reported a large tree blown down by high winds along Little Creek Highway outside the community of Bland. High winds also blew down a power pole in the same area.

Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple power lines on Skydusky Road near the intersection with Route 42.

Numerous trees were reported blown down across the county, with a few falling onto power lines.

Snowfall totals across the county include 13.5 inches one mile west of Rocky Gap and 16.3 inches three miles southwest of Long Spur. Approximately 2700 electric customers lost power.

A Skywarn Spotter reported ice accumulations of 1/4 inch on trees and power lines in the Bastian area.

High winds downed several large trees and power lines along Grapefield Road near Suiter. Damage values are estimated.

Power outages were reported in the Mechanicsburg area after winds blew trees onto power lines.

Large tree limbs were reported down causing power outages.

High winds during the midday of the 11th downed several trees and power lines in Bland County.