Tropical Storm Hanna made landfall near the North Carolina/South Carolina border at 320AM EDT September 6.  Hanna then moved north/northeast across the Mid-Atlantic states and southern New England September 6 and 7.  Storm total rainfall in southern New England ranged from 2.04 inches in Randolph, MA to 6.56 inches in Nashua, NH.  The highest sustained wind of 27 knots (31 mph) was recorded at Nantucket Airport.  The highest wind gust of 37 knots (43 mph) was recorded at Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, MA.  The lowest sea level pressure was 994.5 mb at Conimicut Lighthouse, RI.  A coastal storm surge of 2 feet above normal tide was experienced at Providence, RI.  No coastal flooding was reported.  Minor wind damage was sustained by nearly every county in southern New England.  Significant wind damage occurred in southern Bristol and southern Plymouth Counties in Massachusetts and southeastern Providence County in Rhode Island.  All of the associated effects of Hanna in Southern New England resulted in no loss of life or injuries and $939K in property damage.  The winds caused $23K in property damage.  Inland flooding resulted in $916K in property damage.

Tropical Storm in SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-08 20:36:00 to 06-SEP-08 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tropical Storm Hanna made landfall near the North Carolina/South Carolina border at 320AM EDT September 6.  Hanna then moved north/northeast across the Mid-Atlantic states and southern New England September 6 and 7.  Storm total rainfall in southern Plymouth County ranged from two and a half to a little over four inches.  The nearest Automated Surface Observing Station at Plymouth Municipal Airport measured a sustained wind of 18 knots (21 mph) and a gust of 36 knots (41 mph).  The lowest sea level pressure was 995.6 mb at Plymouth Municipal Airport.  Several trees and wires were blown down in southern Plymouth County.  All of the associated effects of Hanna in southern Plymouth County resulted in no loss of life or injuries, and $7K in property damage, all attributed to winds.

Lightning in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-08 19:59:00 to 06-SEP-08 19:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLANDS
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning from an embedded thunderstorm associated with Tropical Storm Hanna struck a house on North Pleasant Street resulting in a fire.

Tropical Storm in SOUTHERN BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-08 20:52:00 to 06-SEP-08 22:40:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tropical Storm Hanna made landfall near the North Carolina/South Carolina border at 320AM EDT September 6.  Hanna then moved north/northeast across the Mid-Atlantic states and southern New England September 6 and 7.  Storm total rainfall in southern Bristol County ranged from two to three inches.  The highest sustained wind of 24 knots (28 mph) and gust of 33 knots (38 mph) were recorded at New Bedford Regional Airport.  The lowest sea level pressure was 995.4 mb at New Bedford Regional Airport.  Several trees and wires were blown down in southern Bristol County.  A boat in New Bedford Harbor was blown off its mooring as well.  All of the associated effects of Hanna in southern Bristol County resulted in no loss of life or injuries, and $3K in property damage, all wind related.

Flood in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 07-SEP-08 05:27:00 to 07-SEP-08 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIMFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Hanna resulted in the Quinebaug River overrunning its banks, flooding low lying areas.

Flood in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-08 21:54:00 to 06-SEP-08 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAPLEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Hanna ranged from two to three inchees.  This resulted in flooding on Endicott and Walnut Streets and Railroad Avenue with two to three feet of water.  At least one car was stuck in the flood waters.

Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-08 21:16:00 to 06-SEP-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Hanna ranged from three and a half inches to six and a half inches.  This resulted in widespread street flooding.  Following are a few of the reports.  A one hundred foot section of Stonybrook Road in Milford was washed out.  Multiple cars were stuck in flood waters under the railroad bridge on Cambridge Street in Worcester.  Extensive flooding occurred on Cambridge Street with water up to ten feet at one business. A stream in Westborough extended its banks blocking off a portion of Warren Street.

Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 07-SEP-08 05:27:00 to 07-SEP-08 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FISKDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Hanna resulted in the Quinebaug River overrunning its banks, flooding low lying areas.

Flood in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-08 19:32:00 to 07-SEP-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Hanna ranged from three and a half to five and a half inches.  This resulted in widespread street flooding across central Hampden County.  The Union Street underpass in West Springfield was flooded.  In Wilbraham, multiple roads were flooded, including Main Street and several locations on Route 20 and Route 32.  Minor mudslides occurred on Route 32.  Both Holyoke and Springfield experienced widespread street flooding.  Route 32 and several other roads were rendered impassable by floodwaters in Monson.  Several vehicles on these roads became disabled.  In addition, three residences were flooded along a retention road.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 06-SEP-08 21:51:00 to 06-SEP-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH WOBURN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Hanna ranged from 2.28 inches to 3.64 inches.  This resulted in flooding of the Woburn Police Department garage.  Newspapers reported that as many as ten vehicles were towed from flood waters on Route 9 under the 126 overpass.  This is a frequent problem in Framingham when it rains.