A series of shortwaves moved along a stationary boundary to the west of Southern New England, igniting showers and thunderstorms.  An atmosphere characterized by low CAPE and decent deep layer shear resulted in showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain and rotating thunderstorms.  One of these storms produced a microburst in Agawam.

Flash Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-JUL-13 13:45:00 to 01-JUL-13 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WACHUSETT STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two feet of water flooded portions of Route 2 in Fitchburg.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-JUL-13 15:10:00 to 01-JUL-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Moore Street in Lowell was closed due to flooding.

Flood in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-JUL-13 15:20:00 to 01-JUL-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM MARITIME NHS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Walnut Street in Peabody was closed due to flooding.  In Beverly, the Cummings Center parking lot flooded and was inaccessible from Route 62.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-JUL-13 15:44:00 to 01-JUL-13 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVER PINES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Mount Pleasant Street in Billerica was closed at the railroad bridge due to flooding.

Flood in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-JUL-13 16:14:00 to 01-JUL-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

At least one foot of water flooded Route 128 near the Sudbay's Automotive Center.  All lanes were flooded except for the breakdown lane, where cars were still able to get through.

Flash Flood in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-JUL-13 11:26:00 to 01-JUL-13 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUNDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In West Springfield, Route 20 flooded just west of Elm Street and also near Ohio Avenue with nearly two feet of water.  It was closed in some spots.  Manhole covers also popped off in several places.  Portions of Federal and Worthington Streets in Springfield were closed due to flooding.  Sargent, Canal, and Dwight Streets in Holyoke were closed due to flooding.  East Mountain Road was closed on the Westfield/Southwick line due to flooding.  Also in Westfield, Lockhouse Road and Archer Street were flooded with up to 8 inches of water.  In Agawam, Route 187 at North West Street was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-JUL-13 11:38:00 to 01-JUL-13 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH HADLEY FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The intersection of Routes 202 and 33 were flooded with over a foot of water.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-JUL-13 13:23:00 to 01-JUL-13 13:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Pine Street was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-JUL-13 14:45:00 to 01-JUL-13 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: METHUEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on North Lowell Street in Methuen was downed by thunderstorm winds.  Also, a large tree limb was downed onto Curtis Street near the intersection with Jackson Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-JUL-13 15:00:00 to 01-JUL-13 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and wires were downed onto a fence on Warwick Street in Lynn.  Also, an eight inch diameter tree branch was downed and blew into a house, the house sustained minor damage.  Several other tree limbs were downed on Lynnfield Street and Savory Street.

Flood in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-JUL-13 15:18:00 to 01-JUL-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSH CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amesbury Road in Haverhill was flooded.  Jackson and Swan Streets in Methuen were closed due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 01-JUL-13 11:10:00 to 01-JUL-13 11:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: AGAWAM
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm survey team from the National Weather Service in Taunton, MA confirmed that a microburst occurred in the town of Agawam.  There were two areas of straight line wind damage.  One was in the area of Harvey Johnson Blvd where several trees were downed, a few onto houses.  The more significant area of damage was the area around Meadow Street where 40 to 50 trees were uprooted and 6 to 12 vehicles were crushed by the fallen trees.  Wires were downed in both areas.  There were no reports of significant structural damage or injuries or fatalities.