A cold front moved through an unstable atmosphere across southern New England, triggering showers and thunderstorms across much of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. There was enough shear and instability for some of these storms to become severe, producing damaging winds.  In addition, because of the very moist atmosphere and heavy rain over the previous two days, flash flooding also occurred in several locations.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-SEP-13 15:28:00 to 03-SEP-13 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWANSEA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Route 136 was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Flood in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-SEP-13 15:30:00 to 03-SEP-13 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH SWANSEA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Route 136 was flooded with eight inches of water.

Flood in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-SEP-13 17:43:00 to 03-SEP-13 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST MARION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One of the westbound lanes of Route 6 was flooded and impassable near Converse Road.

Flash Flood in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-SEP-13 17:55:00 to 03-SEP-13 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUZZARDS BAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding across much of the upper Cape.  In Sandwich, two feet of water flooded Route 6A and Main Street.  River Street was closed due to flooding.  Scorton Creek overflowed its banks, with flooding partially blocking Route 6A.  One foot of water flooded Beale Avenue, Main Street, and Quaker Meeting House Road.  Route 6A at Spring Hill Road was flooded with six inches of water.  In Mashpee, the Mashpee Rotary, Route 28, and Route 151 were flooded.  In Bourne, numerous basements were flooded with debris flowing into backyards.

Flood in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-SEP-13 16:45:00 to 03-SEP-13 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: (EWB)NEW BEDFORD ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rain resulted in flooding across parts of New Bedford and Fairhaven.  In New Bedford, six inches of water flooded Coggeshall Street, Route 140, and Route 6.  Route 18 was flooded near the railroad tracks.  One car was stuck in the flood waters.  In Fairhaven, six to twelve inches of water flooded Green Street near Cushman Park.

Flood in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-SEP-13 16:50:00 to 03-SEP-13 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The Stafford Square area flooded.

Flood in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-SEP-13 19:04:00 to 03-SEP-13 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THURO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A basement was flooded on Chris Drive.  Five to six inches of water flooded the police station parking lot.

Flood in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 03-SEP-13 15:16:00 to 03-SEP-13 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH BRISTOL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The intersection of Wood Street and Ashley Boulevard was flooded with at least six inches of water.