A strong upper level disturbance, coupled with a passing trough of low pressure at the surface, produced several severe thunderstorms across Southwestern Connecticut, including a microburst near Stratford in Fairfield County.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 07-AUG-08 17:30:00 to 07-AUG-08 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEVON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A microburst caused widespread damage over western portions of Milford from near the banks of the Housatonic River in the Southwest part of town, southeast to Long Island Sound. Dozens of trees and power lines were downed, with some falling onto houses. In addition a large fiberglass flagpole split in half on the Milford Side of the washington Bridge over the Housatonic River.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-AUG-08 17:00:00 to 07-AUG-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRUMBULL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-AUG-08 18:06:00 to 07-AUG-08 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERKSHIRE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down on South Main Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-AUG-08 17:32:00 to 07-AUG-08 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: (BDR)BRIDGEPORT MEM
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 70 mph was measured on back up equipment as the tower was being evacuated due to high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-AUG-08 19:50:00 to 07-AUG-08 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: (BDR)BRIDGEPORT MEM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree fell onto the trunk of a Ford Focus parked at the corner of Shanley Street and Woodend Road in Stratford.

Lightning in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-AUG-08 17:22:00 to 07-AUG-08 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: NICHOLS
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning hit a tree behind the home at 316 Funston Avenue, with the current transferring through its roots, creating a hole in the basement wall.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-AUG-08 16:57:00 to 07-AUG-08 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPORT HILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down along Somerville Road, east of Black Rock Turnpike.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-AUG-08 17:25:00 to 07-AUG-08 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRATFORD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Shingles were torn off a house near the corner of Nichols Road and North Avenue.  This damage marked the southwest end of a 0.8 mile wide damage swath that extended northeast to Wilcoxson and Main, where trees were down. The microburst then traveled southeast to the mouth of the Housatonic River, downing dozens of trees and power lines, including some on top of vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-AUG-08 18:39:00 to 07-AUG-08 18:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALMADGE HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was reported down on Merritt Parkway, south of New Canaan, covering one lane on the eastbound side.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 07-AUG-08 15:35:00 to 07-AUG-08 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKESIDE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large tree branches were reported down on North Georges Hill Road and Kettletown Road, south of Southbury.

Funnel Cloud in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-AUG-08 17:20:00 to 07-AUG-08 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRATFORD
Reported by: COOP Observer

A funnel cloud was seen 1/2 mile to the northeast of Bridgeport, near the corner of Success Avenue and Stonybrook Road.

Hail in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-AUG-08 16:57:00 to 07-AUG-08 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPORT HILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel size hail was reported.

Hail in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-AUG-08 17:26:00 to 07-AUG-08 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-AUG-08 19:40:00 to 07-AUG-08 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWALK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-AUG-08 14:00:00 to 07-AUG-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEVENSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down on Loughlin Road in Newtown.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 07-AUG-08 14:00:00 to 07-AUG-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OXFORD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees and wires were reported down in Oxford, including along Chestnut Tree Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-AUG-08 14:05:00 to 07-AUG-08 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAWLEYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down on Castle Hill Road west of Newtown.

Hail in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-AUG-08 17:30:00 to 07-AUG-08 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRATFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail, up to quarter in size, was reported covering the ground.