An upper level disturbance moving out of the Great Lakes initiated showers and thunderstorms over New York and New England.  Enough instability was present in the region for some of these storms to become severe, producing strong to damaging winds and at least one funnel cloud.

Lightning in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 12:30:00 to 27-JUL-14 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BERLIN
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A four unit senior housing building was struck by lightning, setting it on fire.  No injuries occurred as a result of the fire.

Funnel Cloud in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 11:40:00 to 27-JUL-14 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST SPRINGFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several reports of a funnel cloud were received mainly over the area of exits 4 & 5 on Interstate 291 to near Bay Street and Berkshire Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 11:40:00 to 27-JUL-14 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIGHTWOOD
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large limb was downed onto Worthington Street.  Also an awning was blown off a building on Chestnut Street, damaging a car.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 13:00:00 to 27-JUL-14 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Route 2 was closed at the Lincoln/Concord line due to flooding.

Flood in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 13:27:00 to 27-JUL-14 13:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM MARITIME NHS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Six to twelve inches of water flooded the intersection of Pierpont and Main Streets.

Hail in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 16:36:00 to 27-JUL-14 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 16:45:00 to 27-JUL-14 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were down on Nagler Cross Road and on Route 20 near Route 112.  One of the trees was downed onto a car and another onto wires.

Flood in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 17:41:00 to 27-JUL-14 17:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Portions of Route 20 were flooded and impassable.

Hail in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 17:26:00 to 27-JUL-14 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 17:27:00 to 27-JUL-14 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: AGAWAM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 17:28:00 to 27-JUL-14 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: AGAWAM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 17:32:00 to 27-JUL-14 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: AGAWAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees on Route 57 were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 17:50:00 to 27-JUL-14 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHWICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large branches along Route 202 were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 17:57:00 to 27-JUL-14 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONGMEADOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires on Normandy and Greenwich Roads were downed by thunderstorm winds.  These winds also downed a tree onto a house on Prynnwood Road.

Lightning in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 12:30:00 to 27-JUL-14 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEASONDALE
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning struck a house on Hudson Road, setting it on fire. News reports indicated the house was a total loss.  In addition, four firefighters were transported to the hospital for heat exhaustion and dehydration.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 17:05:00 to 27-JUL-14 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines on South Meadow Road were downed by thunderstorm winds.  Trees and power lines along Route 20 were downed as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 17:30:00 to 27-JUL-14 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on High Street was downed by thunderstorm winds, blocking the road.  Trees and wires along Prospect Avenue were downed as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 17:30:00 to 27-JUL-14 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: AGAWAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed onto a trailer home on Springfield Street.  A tree on Meadow Road was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 12:10:00 to 27-JUL-14 12:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: WORCESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Southgate, Bellevue, Austin, and Southbridge Streets were flooded and impassable.  Grafton Street was flooded with 8 inches of water from Barclay Street to Interstate 290 with numerous manhole covers popped off.  Harding Street and West Boylston Street were flooded with up to 8 inches of water.  Cars were stuck in flood waters on Quinsigamond Avenue and Plantation Street.  Numerous basements were flooded on Water Street.  Several lanes of Interstate 290 were flooded at Lincoln Square.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 27-JUL-14 17:40:00 to 27-JUL-14 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONGMEADOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree and power lines on Elmwood Road were downed by thunderstorm winds.