A slow moving cold front provided a focus for severe thunderstorms.  These thunderstorms produced very heavy rain that resulted in flash flooding, hail, and damaging winds.

Lightning in BRISTOL, RHODE ISLAND
From 24-JUN-08 17:30:00 to 24-JUN-08 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 42 year old man was hit by lightning while fishing on a jetty.  He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 24-JUN-08 13:20:00 to 24-JUN-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONSDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding throughout Pawtucket, with many roads closed due to the flooding.  Some of these roads include: East Avenue, Roosevelt Avenue, and Armistice Boulevard.

Flash Flood in KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 24-JUN-08 13:15:00 to 24-JUN-08 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARWICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding across Warwick with several roads flooded with at least a foot of water.  These include: Route 115 at Route 33, Washington Street, Route 123, and Route 1.

Hail in WASHINGTON, RHODE ISLAND
From 24-JUN-08 11:30:00 to 24-JUN-08 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAUNDERSTOWN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter to half dollar size hail was reported at the Quonset State Airport.

Hail in NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
From 24-JUN-08 12:25:00 to 24-JUN-08 12:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLE COMPTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 24-JUN-08 12:40:00 to 24-JUN-08 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAWTUCKET
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 24-JUN-08 13:05:00 to 24-JUN-08 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVENTRY CENTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lightning in KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 24-JUN-08 13:01:00 to 24-JUN-08 13:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOOSENECK
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning struck a house on West Lockridge Road, setting it on fire.

Hail in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 24-JUN-08 12:19:00 to 24-JUN-08 12:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail fell on the Riverside/Barrington line.

Hail in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 24-JUN-08 12:54:00 to 24-JUN-08 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAWTUCKET
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter to golfball sized hail damaged several windshields, dented cars and smashed windows in the area surrounding the Pawtucket YMCA.  In addition, the amount of hail piled up on the roof of a bank, caused a portion of the roof to collapse.  Hail had to be shoveled off the remaining portion of the roof.

Hail in NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
From 24-JUN-08 13:46:00 to 24-JUN-08 13:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail fell in the area of the Castle Hill Lighthouse.

Hail in WASHINGTON, RHODE ISLAND
From 24-JUN-08 11:25:00 to 24-JUN-08 11:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH KINGSTOWN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 24-JUN-08 17:27:00 to 24-JUN-08 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVER PT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 24-JUN-08 17:33:00 to 24-JUN-08 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: APPONAUG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny to nickel size hail fell in Warwick, specifically in the Cohisset section of town and near Greenwich Bay.