A slow moving front stretched south of Long Island moved northward, combining with an upper level disturbance to produce showers and thunderstorms across southern New England. Plenty of moisture was in place across these areas, increasing the chance for heavy rain and flooding.

Flash Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-09 08:00:00 to 02-JUL-09 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STERLING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous streets were closed in Leominster, Sterling, and Fitchburg due to flooding.  In Sterling, multiple roads were washed out and several homes were flooded.  A car was stuck in flood waters on Shay Street in Fitchburg.

Flash Flood in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-09 10:32:00 to 02-JUL-09 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALL RIVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several streets in Fall River and Forest Street in Attleborough were closed due to flooding.

Hail in DUKES, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-09 10:34:00 to 02-JUL-09 10:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGARTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Penny to quarter size hail fell across Martha's Vineyard.

Hail in DUKES, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-09 10:43:00 to 02-JUL-09 10:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TISBURY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ping pong ball to golf ball sized hail fell in portions of Martha's Vineyard.  Several cars were dented by the hail.

Hail in DUKES, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-09 10:47:00 to 02-JUL-09 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST TISBURY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter to hen egg size hail fell on Martha's Vineyard.

Hail in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-09 10:56:00 to 02-JUL-09 10:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALMOUTH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-09 11:13:00 to 02-JUL-09 11:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNSTABLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ping pong ball size hail fell near Cotuit Bay in Barnstable, damaging a boat.

Hail in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-09 11:28:00 to 02-JUL-09 11:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYANNIS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-09 11:30:00 to 02-JUL-09 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST SANDWICH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 58 year old man was injured when lightning struck the ground near his home in East Sandwich.

Lightning in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 02-JUL-09 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST UPTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

New England Cable News reported that a 44 year old man was injured when lightning struck a lamppost at the end of his driveway and travelled under the driveway to where he was standing.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUKES, MASSACHUSETTS
From 02-JUL-09 10:38:00 to 02-JUL-09 10:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHILMARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on North Road was downed by thunderstorm winds.