An unusually strong and slow moving coastal storm for mid April tracked to western Long Island Sound on April 16th before weakening slowly and drifting offshore. This storm brought a variety of impacts, including damaging winds in excess of 60 mph, widespread river and stream flooding, and significant coastal flooding through several high tide cycles.
East to northeast winds gusted as high as 60 mph. The highest gusts reported were 62 mph in Middletown, 61 mph at T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, and 60 mph in downtown Providence. There were widespread reports of downed trees, large branches, and power lines, especially in southern Rhode Island and as far inland as Providence.
Rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches, combined with wet antecedent conditions, resulted in widespread river and stream flooding, as well as significant flooding of urban areas. Minor to moderate flooding affected the Blackstone and Pawtuxet Rivers. The highest rainfall total reported was 5.00 inches in Little Compton. Many small streams throughout Rhode Island also rose out of their banks and flooded nearby areas, including roadways.
Minor to moderate coastal flooding occurred along the coastline of Rhode Island through several high tide cycles, due to the combination of strong onshore winds, high seas, and astronomically high tides.
Along the South Coast, the worst coastal flooding occurred with the morning high tide on the 16th, where flood waters and debris closed several shore roads. Large boulders that washed ashore had to be removed with snow plows, according to media reports.

Coastal Flood in BLOCK ISLAND, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-APR-07 18:00:00 to 15-APR-07 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 16-APR-07 08:00:00 to 16-APR-07 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
From 16-APR-07 08:00:00 to 16-APR-07 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-APR-07 22:45:00 to 17-APR-07 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRANSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Moderate flooding occurred along the Pawtuxet River. At Cranston, the river crested at 12.4 feet at 1 pm on the 17th (flood stage is 9 feet). Flooding was reported in several neighborhoods near the river in Cranston.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-APR-07 18:00:00 to 15-APR-07 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in BRISTOL, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-APR-07 18:00:00 to 15-APR-07 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

High Wind in NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
From 16-APR-07 00:15:00 to 16-APR-07 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

High Wind in SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 16-APR-07 01:15:00 to 16-APR-07 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Coastal Flood in BLOCK ISLAND, RHODE ISLAND
From 16-APR-07 08:00:00 to 16-APR-07 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flood in WASHINGTON, RHODE ISLAND
From 16-APR-07 06:12:00 to 16-APR-07 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTERLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A small river in Westerly rose out of its banks and flooded a nearby roadway.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 16-APR-07 08:00:00 to 16-APR-07 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in WASHINGTON, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-APR-07 18:00:00 to 15-APR-07 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in BRISTOL, RHODE ISLAND
From 16-APR-07 08:00:00 to 16-APR-07 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

High Wind in BLOCK ISLAND, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-APR-07 22:35:00 to 16-APR-07 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Coastal Flood in NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-APR-07 18:00:00 to 15-APR-07 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

High Wind in EASTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 16-APR-07 01:00:00 to 16-APR-07 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Coastal Flood in SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 15-APR-07 18:00:00 to 15-APR-07 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

High Wind in WASHINGTON, RHODE ISLAND
From 16-APR-07 03:00:00 to 16-APR-07 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in WASHINGTON, RHODE ISLAND
From 16-APR-07 08:00:00 to 16-APR-07 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flood in KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 16-APR-07 07:10:00 to 16-APR-07 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVENTRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tributaries to Johnson Pond came out of their banks and flooded several nearby homes. Flooding was also reported in several neighborhoods in Warwick, where the Pawtuxet River went into moderate flood.