A strong cold front combined with an upper level disturbance to produce showers and thunderstorms across southern New England during the early morning hours of October 8th.  One of these storms produced a microburst in the town of Easthampton in western Massachusetts where numerous trees were downed on the west side of Mount Tom.  Scattered wind damage occurred elsewhere across southern New England.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-OCT-14 03:53:00 to 08-OCT-14 03:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTHAMPTON
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A thunderstorm produced a strong microburst in Easthampton near the Holyoke line.  Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off on the west side of Mount Tom.  A number of these trees were downed onto Route 141 and Mountain Road, trapping several cars on the roadway and causing Mountain Road to be closed by local officials.

Lightning in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-OCT-14 05:14:00 to 08-OCT-14 05:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCHESTER
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning struck a tree 30 feet away from a house on Jason's Lane.  The lightning traveled through the root system to the house, setting it on fire.  The house was deemed a total loss.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-OCT-14 03:35:00 to 08-OCT-14 03:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHWICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large trees were down on Route 202 and Feeding Hills Road.  Route 202 was blocked by the downed tree and the tree on Feeding Hills Road was downed onto wires.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-OCT-14 03:50:00 to 08-OCT-14 03:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHHAMPTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large trees were downed on Belanger Road, Couture Road, and Aimee Road.  One of the trees on Aimee Road fell on a house, damaging the fence on the property.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-OCT-14 03:56:00 to 08-OCT-14 03:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: HADLEY
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and wires on Mockanum Road were downed onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-OCT-14 03:45:00 to 08-OCT-14 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMMINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines on Dodwells Road were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-OCT-14 04:00:00 to 08-OCT-14 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONWAY
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Route 116 was downed by thunderstorm winds, blocking the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-OCT-14 04:20:00 to 08-OCT-14 04:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUDLOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees on Ventura Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-OCT-14 03:40:00 to 08-OCT-14 03:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLRAIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous large trees and wires on York Road were downed by thunderstorm winds.  Trees fell on several houses and cars causing damage.