An upper level low tracked across southern Ontario producing showers and thunderstorms across southern New England.  These storms produced a waterspout and very heavy rains resulting in flash flooding in southeastern Massachusetts.

Flood in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 12-AUG-08 03:18:00 to 12-AUG-08 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (EWB)NEW BEDFORD ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The Automated Surface Observing Station at New Bedford (KEWB) recorded 5.03 inches of rain falling in the previous 22 hours.  Several streets were closed due to flooding, including Water Street and Route 18.  Numerous basements were flooded in Dartmouth.

Lightning in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 12-AUG-08 03:18:00 to 12-AUG-08 03:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRICKS
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning struck a shed, setting a fire.

Lightning in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 12-AUG-08 03:45:00 to 12-AUG-08 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH BRISTOL
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A house at the intersection of Thompson and Hall Streets was struck by lightning and caught fire.

Lightning in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 12-AUG-08 04:07:00 to 12-AUG-08 04:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELL BEACH
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A garage was struck by lightning and caught fire.

Flash Flood in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 11-AUG-08 16:00:00 to 11-AUG-08 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant street flooding occurred with several roads closed during the storm.  A few of these streets were washed out and badly damaged, including Union Street.  About three inches of rain fell with the storms that moved through at this time.

Lightning in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 12-AUG-08 02:50:00 to 12-AUG-08 02:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTPORT
Property damage: 17.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A summer home on East Beach Road was struck by lightning and caught fire.

Lightning in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 12-AUG-08 04:15:00 to 12-AUG-08 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODS HOLE
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Lightning struck a tree and the automated sprinkler system at Woods Hole Golf Club.

Flash Flood in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 11-AUG-08 10:29:00 to 11-AUG-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRHAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous streets were flooded including: Coggeshall and Dean Streets, Cove Road, West Rodney French Boulevard, and Brownell and Hawthorne Avenues in New Bedford.  These roads were closed to traffic and emergency vehicles were rerouted around these streets to reach their destinations.  At least one car was stuck in floodwaters with its occupants rescued.  A fire truck got stuck in floodwaters on Route 18.  Numerous basements were flooded.  St. Luke's water temporarily stopped accepting patients due to flooding in the basement and cafeteria of the hospital, as well as around the hospital.  In Dartmouth, significant flooding occurred on Russells Mills and Old Westport Roads.  These roads were closed to traffic.  Multiple cars were stuck in flood waters on Route 6E, which also ended up being closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 11-AUG-08 23:34:00 to 11-AUG-08 23:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST FALMOUTH
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds.  A nearby amateur radio operator recorded a 57 mph wind gust on their home weather station.