Injuries reported after severe weather prompts outdoor tent failure at Virginia church

Name: Severe threat ramps up for central US for Saturday
Uploaded: 2026-06-12T10:31:39-04:00
Duration: 3 min 18 s
Description: A level 3 out of 5 severe storm threat reaches from eastern Kansas across central Missouri and into western Illinois on Saturday. The primary threat is for dangerous winds and large hail. In addition, a flood threat is also in place across the region and into the South through Tuesday.

A level 3 out of 5 severe storm threat reaches from eastern Kansas across central Missouri and into western Illinois on Saturday. The primary threat is for dangerous winds and large hail. In addition, a flood threat is also in place across the region and into the South through Tuesday.

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Severe threat ramps up for central US for Saturday

A level 3 out of 5 severe storm threat reaches from eastern Kansas across central Missouri and into western Illinois on Saturday. The primary threat is for dangerous winds and large hail. In addition, a flood threat is also in place across the region and into the South through Tuesday.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Severe weather caused an outdoor tent failure at a Virginia church service on Friday evening, resulting in injuries.

Damaging winds caused the tent to collapse during a service at EastLake Community Church in Moneta, Virginia, on Friday.

"First responders are on site providing care to those in need. We would appreciate your prayers and your patience as we navigate this situation," the church said in a post on Facebook.

Outflow from a thunderstorm was responsible for blowing down the tents at EastLake Community Church in Moneta, with reports of some critical injuries, according to

(FOX Weather)

According to storm reports from the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, outflow from a nearby thunderstorm blew down two tents, with a number of injuries being reported.

The Mayor of Rocky Mount, Virginia, C. Holland Perdue, released a statement to foxnews.com:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of Eastlake Community Church and everyone affected by today’s tent collapse during an outdoor service in Bedford County. While details are still emerging, reports indicate that several individuals were injured and transported for medical treatment. We are praying for those who were hurt, for their families, and for the entire church community during this difficult time."