The most widespread severe weather outbreak of the season brought many reports of large hail, downed trees, and power lines throughout much of central and eastern Massachusetts. Hail as large as golf balls and hen eggs caused damage to several cars in Norwell, Scituate, and Marshfield. Lightning from the storms caused two injuries. A man in South Boston was struck by part of a bolt of lightning that struck a nearby tree. Another man in Blackstone was struck by lightning but only received minor injuries. Several structure fires to homes and businesses were also reported from lightning strikes in Leominster, Wilmington, Hingham, and Hyannis.

Hail in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 17:42:00 to 02-JUL-04 18:20:00 (EST)
Location: ATTLEBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 12:56:00 to 02-JUL-04 12:56:00 (EST)
Location: BEVERLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 13:06:00 to 02-JUL-04 13:14:00 (EST)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 13:52:00 to 02-JUL-04 13:52:00 (EST)
Location: BELMONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 12:35:00 to 02-JUL-04 12:35:00 (EST)
Location: BRIMFIELD
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 12:40:00 to 02-JUL-04 12:40:00 (EST)
Location: WALES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Lightning in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 11:30:00 to 02-JUL-04 11:30:00 (EST)
Location: LEOMINSTER
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Hail in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 12:20:00 to 02-JUL-04 12:20:00 (EST)
Location: MONSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 12:24:00 to 02-JUL-04 12:24:00 (EST)
Location: MIDDLETON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Lightning in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 12:30:00 to 02-JUL-04 12:30:00 (EST)
Location: WILMINGTON
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 13:00:00 to 02-JUL-04 14:00:00 (EST)
Location: HINGHAM
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 15:00:00 to 02-JUL-04 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: HYANNIS
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Hail in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 14:15:00 to 02-JUL-04 14:18:00 (EST)
Location: COHASSET
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 14:25:00 to 02-JUL-04 14:35:00 (EST)
Location: NORWELL
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 35K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 14:35:00 to 02-JUL-04 14:35:00 (EST)
Location: REHOBOTH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 14:45:00 to 02-JUL-04 15:06:00 (EST)
Location: MARSHFIELD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 15:50:00 to 02-JUL-04 15:50:00 (EST)
Location: MARSHFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Lightning in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 17:02:00 to 02-JUL-04 17:02:00 (EST)
Location: SOUTH BOSTON
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Lightning in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 17:17:00 to 02-JUL-04 17:17:00 (EST)
Location: BLACKSTONE
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Hail in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 12:01:00 to 02-JUL-04 12:01:00 (EST)
Location: CHELMSFORD CENTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 13:45:00 to 02-JUL-04 13:45:00 (EST)
Location: BOSTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-04 13:12:00 to 02-JUL-04 13:12:00 (EST)
Location: TOPSFIELD
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO