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On June 4, 1993, a severe derecho swept across the Midwestern and Eastern United States. The most significant damage was reported in portions of southern Virginia, especially Lynchburg. This derecho caused widespread wind damage reports in a swath from Missouri eastward into much of Kentucky into Virginia and North Carolina. In addition, several severe wind reports were received scattered across this swath. In addition, there were a few weak tornadoes that were confirmed along the path. In addition, widespread large and damaging hail was observed along the path.

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  • On June 4, 1993, a severe derecho swept across the Midwestern and Eastern United States. The most significant damage was reported in portions of southern Virginia, especially Lynchburg. This derecho caused widespread wind damage reports in a swath from Missouri eastward into much of Kentucky into Virginia and North Carolina. In addition, several severe wind reports were received scattered across this swath. In addition, there were a few weak tornadoes that were confirmed along the path. In addition, widespread large and damaging hail was observed along the path. Moderate to significant damage was observed along the path. The hardest hit area was in Lynchburg Virginia, where winds of 80 mph were recorded. Significant damages to homes were reported, with roofs being peeled and church steeples being toppled. In addition, numerous trees toppled caused 95% of the city to be without power. In addition, widespread crop damage was reported in portions of Virginia North Carolina due to very large hail and damaging winds. There were also several spin-up tornadoes confirmed in North Carolina. In Virginia, there were several reports of tornado sightings, but none were actually confirmed. (en)
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  • Significant damage to structures was reported, including peeled roofs and toppled church steeples. Numerous trees were damaged, causing widespread power outages. Crops were impacted by winds and hail. (en)
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  • Wind and tornado reports for derecho. (en)
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  • On June 4, 1993, a severe derecho swept across the Midwestern and Eastern United States. The most significant damage was reported in portions of southern Virginia, especially Lynchburg. This derecho caused widespread wind damage reports in a swath from Missouri eastward into much of Kentucky into Virginia and North Carolina. In addition, several severe wind reports were received scattered across this swath. In addition, there were a few weak tornadoes that were confirmed along the path. In addition, widespread large and damaging hail was observed along the path. (en)
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  • June 4, 1993 Derecho (en)
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