A passing cold front and upper level shortwave triggered multiple severe thunderstorms across Southern Connecticut. Large hail, up to hen-egg in size, was the main feature with these storms.

Hail in MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 15:15:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAYBROOK MANOR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 15:05:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 14:59:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESSEX
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 15:30:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: VOLUNTOWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were reported down.

Hail in MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 17:40:00 to 01-JUL-12 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILLINGWORTH
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 14:38:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESHIRE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 14:40:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH MADISON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 14:50:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 14:53:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWICH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 15:11:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST BROOK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 15:09:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: IVORYTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 15:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILLINGWORTH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 15:10:00 to 01-JUL-12 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST BROOK
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 14:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERBURY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 14:12:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOLCOTT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 14:18:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERBURY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 14:20:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROSPECT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 14:30:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLINGFORD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail around golf-ball in size damaged cars on Wilbur Cross parkway near Wallingford.

Hail in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 14:30:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERIDEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 01-JUL-12 14:33:00 to 01-JUL-12 14:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLINGFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter