PHOTOS: Severe storms cause damage throughout Central Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Severe storms caused significant damage throughout much of Central Virginia on Monday.

The evening of Monday, March 16, severe thunderstorms brought heavy downpours and high-speed winds to Central Virginia, knocking out power at tens of thousands of homes and businesses.

Spotters with the National Weather Service (NWS) have noted damage throughout the region. This includes multiple downed trees in Henrico, Goochland, Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Essex and New Kent counties, as well as a blown transformer in Chesterfield County.

8News viewers submitted both pictures and videos of storm damage in their area.

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Streetlights flickering and power lines sparking on East Clay Street in Richmond on March 16 during severe storms. (Video: Anonymous 8News viewer)

Storm damage in the Crewe area of Nottoway County after severe storms on March 16. (Photo: Alissa)

Storm damage in the Crewe area of Nottoway County after severe storms on March 16. (Photo: Alissa)

Storm damage in the Crewe area of Nottoway County after severe storms on March 16. (Photo: Alissa)

Storm damage in the Crewe area of Nottoway County after severe storms on March 16. (Photo: Alissa)

Storm damage in the Crewe area of Nottoway County after severe storms on March 16. (Photo: Alissa)

Storm damage in the Crewe area of Nottoway County after severe storms on March 16. (Photo: Alissa)

A transformer in New Kent County sparking after it was hit by a tree during severe storms on March 16. (Video: Christine Flowers)

Heavy rain and strong winds in the Short Pump area of Henrico County on March 16 during severe storms. (Video: Mindy Johnson)