A very moist and humid air mass was in place across the region on Wednesday, June 25th. As a slow moving cold front approached from the west, bands of heavy rain showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of the boundary. As these showers and thunderstorms repeatedly passed over the same locations, the heavy rainfall led to significant runoff, which caused flash flooding in some areas. Many roads were closed due to the flooding and some homes were affected by water as well. In addition, a few of the storms produced damaging lightning strikes as well.
The threat for heavy rainfall and flooding ended late on the evening of June 25th, as the storm's cold front passed through the region from west to east.

Flash Flood in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-JUN-14 21:36:00 to 25-JUN-14 23:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREAT BARRINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain from thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Great Barrington. A house on Main Street was impacted by flood waters.

Flash Flood in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-JUN-14 22:00:00 to 25-JUN-14 23:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREAT BARRINGTON ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain from thunderstorms caused flash flooding on the Green River near Egremont Plain.  Seeknonk Road and Pumpkin Hollow Road were closed due to flooding.

Lightning in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-JUN-14 21:31:00 to 25-JUN-14 21:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND FURNACE
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lightning downed wires at the intersection of Lenox Road and Route 41 in Richmond.

Flash Flood in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-JUN-14 21:45:00 to 25-JUN-14 23:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several minor roads were washed out in the hills around Dalton as a result of flash flooding from thunderstorm heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-JUN-14 19:30:00 to 25-JUN-14 23:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEVENS CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A brook was overflowing Shore Road in Pittsfield due to thunderstorm heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-JUN-14 21:00:00 to 25-JUN-14 23:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESHIRE HARBOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain from thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Savoy.  A portion of Route 116 near the Savoy-Chester town line was damaged due to the flooding.

Lightning in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-JUN-14 21:30:00 to 25-JUN-14 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSTOWN
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike downed a tree on Route 43 (Water Street) in Williamstown.  The road was briefly closed as a result of the downed tree, which had to be removed.  The local utility company reported 239 customers without power in the town.

Flash Flood in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-JUN-14 21:51:00 to 25-JUN-14 23:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENOX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain from thunderstorms caused flash flooding in the Lenox area. Multiple streets, including Lenox Road, was impacted by flooding.

Flash Flood in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-JUN-14 21:50:00 to 25-JUN-14 22:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENOX DALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Major damage was reported on the grounds of The Mount in Lenox, home of the Edith Wharton Restoration as a result of flash flooding from thunderstorm heavy rainfall.  The landscaped gardens had been destroyed and the dirt road leading to the mansion was washed out and impassable due to the force of the flowing water.

Flash Flood in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-JUN-14 21:55:00 to 25-JUN-14 23:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENOX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain from thunderstorms caused flash flooding in both Lenox and Lenoxdale.  The intersection of East and Walker streets was closed due to flooding and repairs were needed to the roadway.  In addition, washouts also occurred on Housatonic Street and Crystal Street.