A cold front moved across Southern New England, triggering showers and thunderstorms.  Warm, moist air and a strong low level jet aided in the development of these storms and several storms became severe, producing hail up to two inches in diameter.

Hail in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 15:55:00 to 24-MAY-09 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHREWSBURY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball size hail fell in Shrewsbury denting cars.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 15:55:00 to 24-MAY-09 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHREWSBURY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator estimated 70 mph winds in Shrewsbury.  This occurred at the same time as golfball sized hail that dented cars.

Hail in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 16:25:00 to 24-MAY-09 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLISTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail up to the size of pennies fell in Holliston.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 16:35:00 to 24-MAY-09 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRAMINGHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and wires on Hollis Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Flood in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 13:25:00 to 24-MAY-09 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple streets were flooded with a foot to eighteen inches of water, rendering them impassable, including Pine Lane in Westwood.

Flood in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 15:02:00 to 24-MAY-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two feet of water was over the road near Route 18, rerouting cars.  Also, a small brook overflowed its banks, flooding a backyard.

Hail in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 15:50:00 to 24-MAY-09 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 15:50:00 to 24-MAY-09 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLBURY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter to half dollar size hail fell in a swath from Providence Street in Millbury to Grafton.

Hail in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 16:00:00 to 24-MAY-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAFTON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two inch diameter hail fell in Grafton damaging screens and vinyl shutters on the west side of one house.  On Route 122A, hail covered the ground, making the road slick, and broke car windows.

Hail in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 16:05:00 to 24-MAY-09 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUTTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail fell, covering the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 16:10:00 to 24-MAY-09 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires on Sutton Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Hail in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 16:15:00 to 24-MAY-09 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPKINTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 16:20:00 to 24-MAY-09 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 12:58:00 to 24-MAY-09 12:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEEDHAM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 13:00:00 to 24-MAY-09 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel to quarter sized hail fell in Dover.

Hail in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 15:00:00 to 24-MAY-09 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUXBURY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Half dollar size hail fell on Route 3 near Wellington Lane.

Hail in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 15:00:00 to 24-MAY-09 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUXBURY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two inch diameter hail fell along Route 3 near Wellington Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 15:01:00 to 24-MAY-09 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEMBROKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and wires on Center Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Hail in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 15:10:00 to 24-MAY-09 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUXBURY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter to golfball sized hail fell in Duxbury.

Hail in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 13:06:00 to 24-MAY-09 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTWOOD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny sized hail mixed in with smaller hail fell in northeastern Westwood.

Hail in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 13:10:00 to 24-MAY-09 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny size hail fell at Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 13:12:00 to 24-MAY-09 13:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOLLASTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large limbs and wires on Elm Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Lightning in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 16:00:00 to 24-MAY-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST WALPOLE
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck an eight unit condominium building setting fire to the attic.  The fire engulfed the entire building, destroying the condos.  One firefighter suffered from heat exhaustion while trying to extinguish the fire.

Hail in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 14:15:00 to 24-MAY-09 14:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny sized hail mixed with smaller hail, falling for seven minutes.

Hail in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 14:20:00 to 24-MAY-09 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROCKTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail fell in northeastern Brockton near the Avon line.

Hail in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 13:37:00 to 24-MAY-09 13:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSLOWS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 15:17:00 to 24-MAY-09 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds onto a house, resulting in severe damage to the house.

Hail in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 15:40:00 to 24-MAY-09 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 15:48:00 to 24-MAY-09 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny to quarter sized hail fell in Auburn.

Hail in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 15:50:00 to 24-MAY-09 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSLOWS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 14:32:00 to 24-MAY-09 14:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: ABINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 14:50:00 to 24-MAY-09 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROCKTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel to quarter sized hail fell in Brockton.

Hail in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 14:57:00 to 24-MAY-09 14:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITMAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 24-MAY-09 16:16:00 to 24-MAY-09 16:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee