A slow moving cold front moved across Southern New England and stalled just south of the area.  This front was instrumental in bringing tropical moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee into New England.  A series of shortwaves moved through the northeast during this time period bringing several periods of showers and steady rainfall to parts of Southern New England.  Rainfall totals throughout the region over the four days totaled anywhere from two to eight inches, with most areas receiving four to six inches.  This resulted in flooding both on the rivers and small streams and in urban areas.  The bulk of the flooding in urban areas occurred on Sept. 8 as a band of very heavy rain moved through, dumping up to two inches of rain in an hour to hour and a half in some locations.

Lightning in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-11 03:25:00 to 08-SEP-11 03:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASHPEE
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Lightning struck a house, causing a fire that resulted in damage to the third floor attic.

Flood in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-11 03:28:00 to 09-SEP-11 06:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST WARE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One lane of Route 9, starting at the Belchertown line, was closed due to flooding.  In addition, several small streams and rivers went into flood during this time.  No damage was reported with this flooding.  These rivers included: the West branch of the Westfield River at Huntington, the Mill River, and the Connecticut River at Northampton.

Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-11 08:38:00 to 08-SEP-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLTON CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Route 20 was flooded with several cars stuck in the floodwaters.

Flood in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-11 09:35:00 to 08-SEP-11 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Pearce and Dyer Streets were flooded with up to 18 inches of water.  Several cars were stuck in these waters.  In addition, four cars were stuck near a Mobil gas station.

Flash Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-11 07:00:00 to 08-SEP-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORNINGDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Cars were stuck in two feet of water at the intersection of Lamartine Street and Quinsigamond Avenue, the occupants were rescued by the fire department.  Shrewsbury Street near Cristoforo Columbo Park, Roxbury, Grafton, and Millbury Streets were all flooded with at least one foot of water.  Cars on Canton Street were stuck in floodwaters.  Route 20 at Grafton Street was closed due to flooding.  Route 148 in Oakham was closed between Ware Corner and Rutland Road due to flooding.  Route 146 in Millbury was flooded with one foot of water at the Interstate 90 interchange.  In addition, flooding occurred on the following small streams and rivers:  the Ware River at Barre Plains and at Gibbs Crossing.  No damage was reported with the flooding on these rivers.

Flood in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-SEP-11 04:37:00 to 08-SEP-11 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN ORCHARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Springfield, Page Boulevard was closed due to flooding at the Interstate 291 interchange.  Multiple road closures were reported throughout West Springfield as well.