Severe thunderstorms impacted portions of Litchfield County during the afternoon of May 15th. A supercell thunderstorm crossed northern portions of the county, resulting in hail up to two inches in diameter, two confirmed tornadoes, and straight-line wind damage. Later in the afternoon, a severe thunderstorm resulted in wind damage across far southern portions of the county. Numerous power outages and several road closures occurred as a result of the storms.

Hail in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 14:41:00 to 15-MAY-18 14:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALLS VLG
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 14:57:00 to 15-MAY-18 14:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARKHAMSTED
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Social Media

Golf ball-sized hail was covering the ground near Barkhamsted.

Tornado in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 14:44:00 to 15-MAY-18 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSTED
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado struck the northeast side of Winsted, CT. The tornado moved west to east across eight city blocks, shearing and uprooting trees, and producing some minor structural damage to homes. Many homes and power lines were damaged by fallen trees. A member of the local community witnessed the tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 14:33:00 to 15-MAY-18 14:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST NORFOLK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires were reported down on River Place.

Thunderstorm Wind in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 14:34:00 to 15-MAY-18 14:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORFOLK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wires were downed on Winchester Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 14:36:00 to 15-MAY-18 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires were downed on Salmon Kill Road.

Hail in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 14:18:00 to 15-MAY-18 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANAAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 14:52:00 to 15-MAY-18 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARKHAMSTED
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Public video confirmed a tornado over the Barkhamsted Reservoir. A National Weather Service damage survey team found no damage between Winsted, CT, and the reservoir. No damage was reported over the reservoir.

Thunderstorm Wind in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 15:44:00 to 15-MAY-18 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANESVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 210.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several large trees were snapped or uprooted. Some roads were impassable. Shingles were torn off of New Milford High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 15:51:00 to 15-MAY-18 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGE WATER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 139.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Twenty residences in the town of Bridgewater were damaged due to falling trees. One lane of Curtis Road was closed between Route 67 and Hat Shop Hill Road due to fallen wires.