A strong coastal storm brought wintry precipitation, heavy rain, and strong winds to much of southern New England.  A mix of precipitation brought freezing drizzle, snow, and sleet to northwestern portions of the area while heavy rain was widespread across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, as well as portions of northern Connecticut.

High Wind in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-DEC-14 15:29:00 to 09-DEC-14 16:59:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A utility pole was downed onto wires on West Main Street in Hyannis.  In Sandwich, a tree was downed on Farmersville Road. The Automated Weather Observing System at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod (KFMH) recorded a wind gust of 61 mph.  In Centerville, a tree was downed blocking Yacht Club Road.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-DEC-14 16:00:00 to 09-DEC-14 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator in Marion recorded a wind gust of 57 mph on their home weather equipment.  Trees and wires were downed on Card Drive and Cole Road.

Flood in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-DEC-14 17:13:00 to 09-DEC-14 18:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROOTY PLAIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Route 133 was closed at the Newburyport Turnpike and at Daniels Road in Rowley due to flooding.

Flood in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-DEC-14 16:49:00 to 09-DEC-14 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEABODY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several streets around Peabody Square were closed due to flooding.  This included Pierpont Street and Main Street.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-DEC-14 19:55:00 to 09-DEC-14 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Water flooded Medford Street up to the roof of a vehicle.  Two vehicles were stuck in flood waters on Medford Street.  In addition, a large sinkhole opened up as a result of the flooding.  This resulted in the street closing through Wednesday, December 10 while crews figured out how to repair the sinkhole.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-DEC-14 08:36:00 to 09-DEC-14 11:36:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An eighth of an inch of ice accumulated on exposed surfaces in Auburn.  Numerous accidents were reported.

Strong Wind in EASTERN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-DEC-14 15:02:00 to 09-DEC-14 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Norwell, a tree was downed onto wires on Hoop Pole Lane.  An amateur radio operator in Scituate recorded wind gusts of near 60 mph on their home weather station.  A tree was downed onto Cushing Hall Road in Scituate.  Also, wires were downed onto Border Street.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-DEC-14 16:15:00 to 09-DEC-14 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOXBOROUGH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The on-ramp to Interstate 495 northbound from Route 111 was partially closed due to flooding.

Flood in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-DEC-14 16:30:00 to 09-DEC-14 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NANTUCKET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy rain resulted in several sections of Orange Street, Bartlett Road, and Sparks Avenue flooded with up to one foot of water.  This was compounded by high tide occurring which inhibited the draining of water.

High Wind in NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-DEC-14 16:47:00 to 09-DEC-14 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observation System at Nantucket Memorial Airport (KACK) recorded sustained wind speeds of 40 mph.  No damage was reported.

Flood in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-DEC-14 16:49:00 to 09-DEC-14 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH MIDDLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Roosevelt Avenue at Russell Street was closed due to flooding.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-DEC-14 19:55:00 to 09-DEC-14 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: NONANTUM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Linden Street was flooded from Waverly Oaks Road to Middlesex Road.

Flood in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-DEC-14 20:11:00 to 09-DEC-14 21:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM MARITIME NHS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The North River on the Salem/Peabody line overflowed its banks.

Winter Weather in WESTERN FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-DEC-14 13:00:00 to 10-DEC-14 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two to three inches of snow fell across western portions of Franklin County.

Debris Flow in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-DEC-14 17:34:00 to 09-DEC-14 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOPSFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Route 1 at Ipswich Road in Topsfield was closed in both directions due to a landslide. The landslide damaged four cars and left some of the road buried under three feet of mud.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 09-DEC-14 16:54:00 to 09-DEC-14 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEMATIS BROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A retaining wall the length of two rail cars collapsed just west of the Waverly MBTA station in Belmont, blocking the train tracks.