An approaching cold front triggered numerous severe thunderstorms over southern Connecticut. These storms produced 2 tornadoes in the Lower Hudson Valley, as well as microbursts and macroburts.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:06:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERBURY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees down on I-84 West, just west of Waterbury.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 15:43:00 to 15-MAY-18 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: GERMANTOWN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A dugout roof collapsed on the baseball field of Henry Abbott Technical High School resulting in one serious injury.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 15:44:00 to 15-MAY-18 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOK FIELD
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A macro burst with wind speeds of 100-110 mph impacted an area approximately two and a half miles wide and at least five miles long.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 15:46:00 to 15-MAY-18 15:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees down on Cobbler Lane in Southbury.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:00:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees down on top of shed.  Numerous other trees down throughout neighborhood.

Tornado in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:01:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEACON FALLS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down near the intersection of Bethany Road and
Bonna Street in Beacon Falls, destroyed a barn in Bethany, and
continued on to just west of Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden,
where the damage path broadened and became more straight-line in
nature. The tornado left a path of numerous uprooted and snapped
hardwood and pine trees. Based on this information, this tornado
is classified as an EF1 with maximum winds of 110 mph.

Hail in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:07:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONG HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:15:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree on car with people trapped on Route 300 near New Windsor.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:07:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANSONIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines down, 1 inch hail reported.

Tornado in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 15:53:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHFORD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down near the intersection of Route 67 and
Burma Road in Southbury and continued southeast into Oxford,
leaving a path of numerous uprooted and snapped pine trees and
some hardwood trees. The tornado lifted after damaging the roof of
the Great Oak School in Oxford. Based on this information, this
tornado is classified as an EF1 with maximum winds of 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:18:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A Large tree down at the Racebrook Country Club.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:15:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILVERMINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree down on power lines at the intersection of Carter Street and Buttery Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 15:45:00 to 15-MAY-18 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOK FIELD CENTER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant tree damage on Route 7 at the Exit 12 Interchange with approximately a 1/4 mile wide swath across the highway to Brookfield Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 15:45:00 to 15-MAY-18 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOK FIELD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hanover Bridge Road, many large trees down, fences blown out.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 15:47:00 to 15-MAY-18 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANDLE WOOD SHRS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees down near Candlewood Lake and Squantz Pond near the Sherman line.  Estimated 70 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 15:50:00 to 15-MAY-18 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHADY REST
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees reported down on Farm Field Ridge Road in Sandy Hook.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:35:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH GUILFORD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:02:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE BRIDGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees down at Jupiter Drive and Evening Star Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 15:45:00 to 15-MAY-18 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tree fell on a car on Brush Hill Road, killing one person inside.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:00:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTOWN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous roads closed due to downed trees in the Newtown / Monroe area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 15:55:00 to 15-MAY-18 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTOWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

At Gelding Hill Road, numerous trees down.  Power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 15:56:00 to 15-MAY-18 15:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKESIDE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees reported down on Cobbler Lane in Southbury.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:00:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OXFORD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Tree into house and numerous other trees down on Route 67.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:02:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees and wires down on Brookside Drive...including a tree down on a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:12:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST CHESHIRE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple large trees down in the Deaconwood neighborhood along Sorghum Mill Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:14:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT CARMEL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous trees and branches down on the Quinnipiac University Campus.  Two cars also were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:14:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two barns destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:15:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST FARMS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large tree fell on house, injuring one person.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:16:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUGERVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous trees and wires down around town.  Roads impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 15:43:00 to 15-MAY-18 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANBURY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tree fell on truck in Candlewood Lake area killing a man.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:20:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SHR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees fallen into two homes on Danenberg Place in West Haven.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:20:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: COMPO BEACH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees down on wires at Compo Road South.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:20:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTPORT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Tree down on cars at the Trader Joe's on Route 1.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:20:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Wires down at Roseville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:25:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: DURHAM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:39:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOODUS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:45:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple trees and wires down between 5:45 and 6 pm on Baltic Road, Old Route 87, and Powder Hill Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:15:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESHIRE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees down near Mountain Road and Sorghum Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 15:45:00 to 15-MAY-18 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Numerous trees down near the intersection of Route 37 and Route 39.  Also nickel sized hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 15-MAY-18 16:05:00 to 15-MAY-18 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE BRIDGE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees down on top of shed, numerous other trees down throughout neighborhood.