A high-end severe weather event unfolded across the Northeast on Wednesday October 7, 2020. A line of thunderstorms originated across New York state and moved eastward into New England during the afternoon hours, producing widespread damage. Over a dozen reports occurred across Berkshire County. Both the Harriman-and-West and Pittsfield Municipal airports measured a wind gust of 60 mph as the line moved through. One man was killed when a tree fell onto him on a golf cart at the Wyantenuck Country Club. This event was classified as a serial derecho based on the 320 mile long damage swath and distribution of significant wind gusts (75 mph and above). The fact that trees across the region were fully leafed exacerbated the resulting wind damage and produced widespread power outages. There were over 2,500 power outages across western Massachusetts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 07-OCT-20 15:25:00 to 07-OCT-20 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed on a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 07-OCT-20 15:21:00 to 07-OCT-20 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH ADAMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 07-OCT-20 15:30:00 to 07-OCT-20 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERHSHIRG
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed in Lanesborough near Route 8.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 07-OCT-20 15:25:00 to 07-OCT-20 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLORIDA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 07-OCT-20 15:27:00 to 07-OCT-20 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANCOCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 07-OCT-20 15:33:00 to 07-OCT-20 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDSOR
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and wires were downed on Route 9 at the intersection of Hill Street and Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 07-OCT-20 15:34:00 to 07-OCT-20 15:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALTON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.25K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree limb was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 07-OCT-20 15:48:00 to 07-OCT-20 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOCKBRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 07-OCT-20 15:48:00 to 07-OCT-20 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST LEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Parts of Route 20 were closed in Lee due to downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 07-OCT-20 15:55:00 to 07-OCT-20 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREAT BARRINGTON ARP
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell on a man on a golf cart at the Wyantenuck Country Club golf course resulting in a fatality. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 07-OCT-20 16:16:00 to 07-OCT-20 16:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDISFIELD
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 07-OCT-20 16:20:00 to 07-OCT-20 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHLEY FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and wires were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 07-OCT-20 15:17:00 to 07-OCT-20 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKINTON
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust of 52 knots was recorded at the Harriman-and-West Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 07-OCT-20 15:33:00 to 07-OCT-20 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: (PSF)PITTSFIELD ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust of 52 knots was recorded at the Pittsfield Municipal Airport.