A few afternoon showers and thunderstorms developed in the deep moisture across northern Connecticut.  Several of these storms produced wind damage, flooding, and numerous lightning strikes.

Lightning in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 11-AUG-16 13:20:00 to 11-AUG-16 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENFIELD
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning struck a shed, lighting it on fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 11-AUG-16 17:31:00 to 11-AUG-16 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADDISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two utility poles on Strickland Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.  In addition, multiple trees and wires on Johnny Cake Lane were downed.

Lightning in TOLLAND, CONNECTICUT
From 11-AUG-16 15:14:00 to 11-AUG-16 15:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLTON
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning struck a barn at the Giglio Dairy Farm on South Road, setting it on fire.  The barn was saved, though the response resulted in both South Road and Route 44 being closed.

Flood in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 11-AUG-16 15:57:00 to 11-AUG-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANCHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Route 83 (Main Street) was flooded with eight inches of water between Henry and Woodland Streets.

Flood in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 11-AUG-16 17:36:00 to 11-AUG-16 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADDISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Minor street flooding occurred on Route 17 and at the nearby intersection of Hubbard and Willieb Streets, manhole covers popped off due to flooding.

Lightning in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 11-AUG-16 15:40:00 to 11-AUG-16 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANCHESTER
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A house on Franklin Street was struck by lightning, causing a fire.

Lightning in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 11-AUG-16 17:20:00 to 11-AUG-16 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADDISON
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning struck a house on Foote Road causing a fire in the basement.

Lightning in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 11-AUG-16 17:41:00 to 11-AUG-16 17:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADDISON
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning struck a house on Dug Road resulted in a fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 11-AUG-16 13:20:00 to 11-AUG-16 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wires were downed at the intersection of Hampton Road and Madison Avenue by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 11-AUG-16 15:45:00 to 11-AUG-16 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires at the intersection of Summit Street and Route 44 were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 11-AUG-16 17:10:00 to 11-AUG-16 17:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADDISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires on Glazier Drive and Farmcliff Drive were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 11-AUG-16 17:32:00 to 11-AUG-16 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH GLASTONBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires on Russet Road, Cider Mill Road, and New London turnpike were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Lightning in TOLLAND, CONNECTICUT
From 11-AUG-16 15:20:00 to 11-AUG-16 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUARRYVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Lightning struck at Twin Hills Country Club, causing an elderly man to collapse.  When first responders arrived, the man was conscious, alert, and refused transport to the hospital.

Lightning in TOLLAND, CONNECTICUT
From 11-AUG-16 15:30:00 to 11-AUG-16 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUARRYVILLE
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck near the house, resulting in sparks flying out of the electrical outlets.  Some electrical damage was observed.