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 in southern New England, including heavy snow to the higher elevations of western Massachusetts, damaging winds in excess of 60 mph, widespread river and stream flooding, and significant coastal flooding through several high tide cycles.
Snowfall totals as high as 4 to 8 inches were observed in the higher elevations of Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties. There were numerous reports of downed trees and power lines in these areas from the weight of the heavy, wet snow. Lesser storm totals of 1 to 3 inches were reported from northern Worcester into northwest Middlesex Counties. Most of this snow fell during the day on April 15th, and changed to rain at night as milder air was drawn into the interior.
East to northeast winds gusted as high as 60 mph in eastern Massachusetts. The highest gusts reported included 72 mph at the Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, 67 mph in East Falmouth, 64 mph on Nantucket, and 63 mph in Plymouth. There were widespread reports of downed trees, large branches, and power lines, as far inland as Taunton, Framingham, and Topsfield. Several roads were blocked by fallen trees in southeast Massachusetts. Wind damage was more sporadic across western and central Massachusetts.
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. The worst flooding affected the Merrimack Valley, where moderate to major flooding occurred on the Merrimack, Nashua, and North Nashua Rivers. For many locations, this may have been the worst flooding since the May, 2006 or April, 1987 floods ��� but along the North Nashua, the preliminary crests recorded may have been the highest since the floods of September, 1938.
Many small streams throughout the region also rose out of their banks and flooded nearby areas, including roadways. Major flooding occurred along the Mill River in Northampton, which required the evacuation of nearby residents.
Minor to moderate coastal flooding occurred along the coastline of
Massachusetts 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 morning high tide on April 16th, where flood waters and debris closed several shore roads. In eastern Massachusetts, the worst coastal flooding occurred with the evening high tide on April 17th. Moderate flooding forced the closure of many shore roads. There were reports of cars stranded in flood waters along the Plymouth County coast. Although no injuries or fatalities were reported, four people including two children needed to be rescued from vehicles ��� one of whom nearly drowned when her car was carried away by flood waters in the Green Harbor section of Marshfield. On Nantucket, one home on Sheep Pond Road fell into the ocean after waves eroded the bluff underneath. Coastal flooding also affected Martha���s Vineyard and Chatham. A breach was opened on Norton Point Beach on Chappaquiddick Island, cutting off access to Edgartown, and also on Nauset Beach in Chatham where several cottages were cut off from the mainland.

Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 16-APR-07 05:30:00 to 16-APR-07 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FITCHBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Major flooding occurred along the North Nashua River in Fitchburg. A crest of 8.6 feet was recorded at 530 am on the 16th (flood stage is 6.5 feet). This may have surpassed the previous record high crest which occurred in April, 2007. Widespread flooding was reported along the river in Fitcburg, where several roads were impassable. Minor flooding occurred along the Blackstone River in Northbridge, where the river crested at 10.3 feet at 315 pm on the 16th (flood stage is 9 feet).

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 16-APR-07 02:45:00 to 18-APR-07 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAXONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Minor to moderate flooding affected many rivers in Middlesex County. The Shawsheen River at Wilmington crested at 7.8 feet at 1 am on the 17th (flood stage is 7 feet). The Assabet River at Maynard crested at 6.3 feet at 1030 am on the 17th (flood stage is 5 feet), and the Sudbury River at Saxonville crested at 11 feet at 815 pm on the 17th (flood stage is 10 feet). Moderate flooding occurred along the Nashua River through East Pepperell, where the river crested at 13.1 feet at 530 am on the 18th (flood stage is 8 feet).

Flood in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 18-APR-07 04:45:00 to 21-APR-07 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Minor flooding occurred along the Charles River through Dover. A crest of 5.7 feet was recorded at 445 am on the 20th (flood stage is 5 feet).

High Wind in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 23:45:00 to 16-APR-07 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 22:50:00 to 16-APR-07 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Coastal Flood in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 16-APR-07 09:00:00 to 16-APR-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in SOUTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
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 SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
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 BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 16-APR-07 09:00:00 to 16-APR-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in DUKES, MASSACHUSETTS
From 16-APR-07 09:00:00 to 16-APR-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 16-APR-07 09:00:00 to 16-APR-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-APR-07 22:00:00 to 18-APR-07 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-APR-07 22:00:00 to 18-APR-07 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in DUKES, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-APR-07 22:00:00 to 18-APR-07 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-APR-07 22:00:00 to 18-APR-07 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-APR-07 22:00:00 to 18-APR-07 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

High Wind in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 23:20:00 to 16-APR-07 06:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 23:30:00 to 16-APR-07 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Wind in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 20:30:00 to 16-APR-07 07:05:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in NORTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 21:30:00 to 16-APR-07 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in SOUTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 23:45:00 to 16-APR-07 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

High Wind in WESTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 23:00:00 to 16-APR-07 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 16-APR-07 03:45:00 to 16-APR-07 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flood in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 21:50:00 to 16-APR-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HINGHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Accord Brook rose out of its banks and flooded surrounding areas of Hingham.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 07:00:00 to 15-APR-07 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in WESTERN HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 07:00:00 to 15-APR-07 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in WESTERN HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 07:00:00 to 15-APR-07 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 16-APR-07 05:55:00 to 16-APR-07 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARWICH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A small stream in Harwich came out of its banks and closed a nearby roadway.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 21:00:00 to 15-APR-07 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 21:00:00 to 15-APR-07 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 21:00:00 to 15-APR-07 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 21:00:00 to 15-APR-07 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 19:30:00 to 15-APR-07 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in SOUTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 15-APR-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 17:00:00 to 15-APR-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in DUKES, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 21:00:00 to 15-APR-07 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flood in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 16-APR-07 11:50:00 to 18-APR-07 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHAMPTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Record flooding along the Mill River caused extensive flooding in Northampton. The river crested at 15.6 feet on the 16th, which was the highest crest on record, and well above the previous record crest of 13.7 feet which occurred in October, 2005. Many roads near the river were closed and some evacuations took place as flood waters threatened nearby homes and businesses.
Minor flooding also affected the mainstem Connecticut River through Northampton. A crest of 119 feet was recorded at 430 pm on the 17th (flood stage is 112 feet).

Flood in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 16-APR-07 01:25:00 to 20-APR-07 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAVERHILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flooding affected several homes in Danvers, and closed a portion of Bridge Street in Salem.
Minor to moderate flooding affected the larger mainstem rivers in the Merrimack basin. The Merrimack River at Lowell crested at 58.1 feet at 7 pm on the 17th (flood stage is 52 feet) which is the fifth highest flood on record. In Haverhill, it crested at 17.6 feet at 230 am on the 18th (flood stage is 15 feet) while in Lawrence, a crest of 29 feet was reported at 9 am on the 18th (flood stage is 20 feet). The Spicket River at Methuen crested at 9 feet at 145 pm on the 18th (flood stage is 8 feet). The Concord River at Lowell crested at 8.4 feet at 1 am on the 19th (flood stage is 8 feet).

Flood in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 16-APR-07 03:45:00 to 16-APR-07 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Robbins State Park was closed when it became flooded by Miller Brook.
Minor flooding occurred along the Westfield River through Westfield. A crest of 18.8 feet was recorded at 2 pm on the 16th (flood stage is 13 feet). Flooding affected a portion of Route 20.

Flood in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 16-APR-07 10:17:00 to 17-APR-07 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEATH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple roads were closed due to flooding in Heath. Flooding in Colrain resulted in a mudslide which closed a portion of Route 112.
Minor flooding also occurred along the mainstem Connecticut River through Montague. A crest of 30.3 feet was recorded at 2 am on the 17th (flood stage is 28 feet).

Coastal Flood in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-APR-07 21:00:00 to 15-APR-07 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 16-APR-07 09:00:00 to 16-APR-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 16-APR-07 09:00:00 to 16-APR-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in EASTERN NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 16-APR-07 09:00:00 to 16-APR-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-APR-07 22:00:00 to 18-APR-07 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal Flood in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 17-APR-07 22:00:00 to 18-APR-07 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio