Heat, humidity, and a back door cold front all contributed to the development of showers and thunderstorms across southern New England. These storms resulted in damaging winds and localized flooding.

Flood in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 13:30:00 to 13-AUG-16 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH AGAWAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The River Street underpass was flooded and impassable with several cars stuck in flood waters.

Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 15:45:00 to 13-AUG-16 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: OXFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several cars were stuck in flood waters on Sutton Avenue near the McDonald's and Cahill Tire.

Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 15:46:00 to 13-AUG-16 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEBSTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flooding was observed on Pine Street from Mill Street to Oxford Avenue.

Flood in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 21:30:00 to 13-AUG-16 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A car was stuck in floodwaters on Pleasant Street.

Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 22:00:00 to 13-AUG-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FISKDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A portion of South Shore Drive was washed out.

Lightning in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 21:27:00 to 13-AUG-16 21:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARVARD
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A barn on Still River Depot Road was struck by lightning, causing a small fire on the 2nd floor.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 13:15:00 to 13-AUG-16 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree at the corner of Main Street and Burford Avenue was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 13:25:00 to 13-AUG-16 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH WILBRAHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were downed onto wires on Birch Street and Leemond Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 13:50:00 to 13-AUG-16 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wires on Main Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 20:23:00 to 13-AUG-16 20:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLANDFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several six to eight inch diameter branches were downed onto Chester Road by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 20:30:00 to 13-AUG-16 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Hill Road was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 20:45:00 to 13-AUG-16 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHUTESBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires on Route 202 were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 20:50:00 to 13-AUG-16 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTAGUE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree at the intersection of South and Federal Streets was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 21:11:00 to 13-AUG-16 21:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMHERST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

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

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 21:14:00 to 13-AUG-16 21:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds across Wales Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 21:25:00 to 13-AUG-16 21:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: STURBRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Lane 7 of South Pond was downed by thunderstorm winds, resulting in a power outage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 22:00:00 to 13-AUG-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple trees and power lines on Prescott Street were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 22:20:00 to 13-AUG-16 22:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEBSTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wires on Perryville Road were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Flood in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 14-AUG-16 01:50:00 to 14-AUG-16 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST QUINCY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A car was stuck in flood waters on Independence Avenue and Bennington Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 14-AUG-16 01:10:00 to 14-AUG-16 01:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTBOROUGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wires on Mayberry Avenue at the High Street extension were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 14-AUG-16 01:35:00 to 14-AUG-16 01:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOLLASTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree limb and wires were downed onto a car on Rice Road by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 22:25:00 to 13-AUG-16 22:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPENCER
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Chickering Road was downed onto wires by thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 13-AUG-16 21:25:00 to 13-AUG-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH LEOMINSTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Leominster: Lancaster Street under the bridge was flooded.  Cars were stuck in flood waters on Route 117 by the shopping plaza.  Manhole covers were pushed out by flooding on West Street.  The police department parking lot was flooded.  Three cars were stuck in flood waters on Mechanic Street.  Central Street was flooded with three feet of water.
Fitchburg: Water was a foot deep on John Fitch Highway and the adjoining parking lot.