A mid level disturbance and an approaching cold front resulted in showers and thunderstorms developing over much of southern New England. Like the storms the previous day, frequent lightning accompanied these storms. In addition, wind damage and flooding occurred.

Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 12-AUG-16 17:04:00 to 12-AUG-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK LAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One foot of water flooded the intersection of Wilbur and Oaklawn Avenues.  A car was stuck in flood waters under Wilbur Avenue bike path bridge.

Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 12-AUG-16 17:32:00 to 12-AUG-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERMAN FOUR CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Seven Mile Road was flooded and impassable.

Lightning in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 12-AUG-16 17:00:00 to 12-AUG-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHOPMIST
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning struck a house on Chopmist Hill Road, setting a fire in the basement.

Lightning in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 12-AUG-16 17:15:00 to 12-AUG-16 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOSTER
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning struck two barns, one on Shippee Schoolhouse Road and the other on Round Hill Road.  Both were set on fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 12-AUG-16 16:05:00 to 12-AUG-16 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOSTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed on Route 6 by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 12-AUG-16 16:07:00 to 12-AUG-16 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOSTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires on Foster Road were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 12-AUG-16 16:10:00 to 12-AUG-16 16:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHEPACHET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees on Lake Washington Drive and Reynolds Road were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 12-AUG-16 16:27:00 to 12-AUG-16 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and wires on Clark Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 12-AUG-16 16:28:00 to 12-AUG-16 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCITUATE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed onto wires on Hill Road by thunderstorm winds.  The wires were blocking the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 12-AUG-16 16:47:00 to 12-AUG-16 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCITUATE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed onto Route 101 by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 12-AUG-16 17:45:00 to 12-AUG-16 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVENTRY CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and wires on Lewis Farm Road were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Flood in KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 12-AUG-16 17:45:00 to 12-AUG-16 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANTHONY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A car was stuck in 6 inches of street flooding at the intersection of Washington Street and Laurel Avenue.

Lightning in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 12-AUG-16 17:45:00 to 12-AUG-16 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGEWOOD
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck People's Baptist Church on Elmwood Avenue, starting a fire in the attic.  The vinyl siding melted and wood shingles under the siding burned as well.