A powerful low pressure system tracked through eastern New York spreading heavy rain and strong winds across Southern New England. Heavy rain coinciding with spring snowmelt contributed to river flooding, especially along the Connecticut River. In addition, rainfall totals of two to three inches resulted in areal flooding across much of the region. In coastal areas, high astronomical tides combined with rough seas and storm surge to produce minor coastal flooding.

High Wind in NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 08-MAR-08 18:50:00 to 08-MAR-08 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative observer in North Foster recorded a wind gust of 59 mph on a home weather station.  No damage was reported.

Strong Wind in WASHINGTON, RHODE ISLAND
From 08-MAR-08 20:03:00 to 08-MAR-08 20:03:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing Station in Westerly (KWST) recorded a wind gust of 50 mph.  Multiple trees were downed in both North Kingstown and South Kingstown.

High Wind in NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 08-MAR-08 21:25:00 to 08-MAR-08 21:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous large branches were downed on Route 102 near Route 7 in Burrillville.

High Wind in EASTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 08-MAR-08 21:31:00 to 08-MAR-08 21:31:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed in West Warwick, landing on a house that sustained major damage.

Strong Wind in WESTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 08-MAR-08 23:02:00 to 08-MAR-08 23:02:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 40 foot pine tree was blown down onto a house.

Flood in NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
From 08-MAR-08 22:00:00 to 09-MAR-08 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Roadways and basements were flooded in Middletown.  In addition, some creeks were overflowing.

Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 08-MAR-08 13:23:00 to 09-MAR-08 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOONSOCKET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Woonsocket, several roads were flooded.  A golf course near the intersection of Route 7 and Interstate 295 in Smithfield was flooded.  Pawtucket Avenue in Pawtucket was impassable near the Massachusetts State Line.  In Cumberland, numerous backyards were flooded as well as several streets.  Several roads in Burrillville were washed out by heavy rain.

Coastal Flood in WASHINGTON, RHODE ISLAND
From 08-MAR-08 18:47:00 to 08-MAR-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The beach in Narragansett was under water with surge 5 feet away from the beach parking lot.

Strong Wind in NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
From 08-MAR-08 18:58:00 to 08-MAR-08 18:58:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing Station in Newport (KUUU) recorded a wind gust of 46 mph.  In addition, trees and wires down in Middletown contributed to power outages in the Third Beach area.

High Wind in EASTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 08-MAR-08 18:58:00 to 08-MAR-08 19:07:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 11.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator in Warwick recorded a wind gust of 65 mph on a home weather station.  A tree was downed and landed on a house on Mullen Road in Warwick.  Another tree was reported down on Payton Avenue in Warwick.  In West Warwick, a large tree was downed blocking West Natick Road.

Coastal Flood in BRISTOL, RHODE ISLAND
From 08-MAR-08 20:06:00 to 08-MAR-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Coastal flooding was occurring in Bristol, RI with water lapping over the seawall.