An upper level disturbance moved across southern New England bringing cold air in at the upper levels and producing showers and thunderstorms.  The cold air at the upper levels created conditions conducive to the production of large hail.

Hail in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-JUL-09 12:02:00 to 07-JUL-09 12:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny to quarter size hail fell in Canton.

Hail in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-JUL-09 12:17:00 to 07-JUL-09 12:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-JUL-09 12:20:00 to 07-JUL-09 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-JUL-09 12:23:00 to 07-JUL-09 12:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds, including one that blocked Torrington Avenue.

Hail in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-JUL-09 12:28:00 to 07-JUL-09 12:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-JUL-09 12:35:00 to 07-JUL-09 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to quarter size hail fell on the northern side of Avon.

Hail in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-JUL-09 12:45:00 to 07-JUL-09 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail fell in a swath from Avon to downtown Hartford.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-JUL-09 13:00:00 to 07-JUL-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees on Lasalle Road were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-JUL-09 13:10:00 to 07-JUL-09 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDSOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large tree limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOLLAND, CONNECTICUT
From 07-JUL-09 13:29:00 to 07-JUL-09 13:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple trees were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINDHAM, CONNECTICUT
From 07-JUL-09 14:00:00 to 07-JUL-09 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees on Ashford and Westford Roads were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINDHAM, CONNECTICUT
From 07-JUL-09 14:00:00 to 07-JUL-09 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Bedlam Road was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-JUL-09 12:52:00 to 07-JUL-09 12:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large branches on Cotton Road were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Hail in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 07-JUL-09 12:52:00 to 07-JUL-09 12:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny to quarter size hail fell in West Hartford.