Diurnally driven thunderstorms brought wind damage, hail, and some flooding to mainly western and central Massachusetts.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 15:20:00 to 23-AUG-20 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BOXFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Topsfield, a tree and wires were down on Haverhill Rd (Rt 97)  at Ipswich Rd. A tree was down on Rowley Rd and a tree was down on wires on Wilmor Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 15:24:00 to 23-AUG-20 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH ANDOVER CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In North Andover, a tree was down on a car on Woodstock Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 15:45:00 to 23-AUG-20 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELROSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Wakefield, trees were down on Avon St and Green St. A tree was down on  a house on Main St. near the lake. Myrtle Ave was blocked by 5 large trees downed. A tree was down on Commuter Rail train tracks.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 15:45:00 to 23-AUG-20 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARM HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Stoneham, a tree was down on a car on Franklin St.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 15:56:00 to 23-AUG-20 15:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARRE PLAINS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Barre, a large tree was down on Loring Rd in the area of South St. A tree was down on Root Rd at South St. A tree and wires were down on Clen Ct. A tree and wires were down on Church St and Adams St. A tree was down across the tracks at the South Barry Railway Station.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:05:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH SAUGUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Saugus, a tree was down on wires on Hobson St.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:05:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Oakham, a tree and wires were down on Spencer Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:40:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTWOOD HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Worcester, a telephone pole was snapped due to a tree falling on wires on Aylesbury St. A tree was down on Edgeworth St.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 17:00:00 to 23-AUG-20 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Canton, trees and wires were down on Lawrence St and Fuller St.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 17:00:00 to 23-AUG-20 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENDICOTT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Westwood, a large tree and wires were down on Hawktree Drive and Magaletta Dr. Multiple trees and wires were down on Strasser Ave and Fearing Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 17:00:00 to 23-AUG-20 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOROTHY MANOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Millbury, a tree was down on Cristo Ln.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 17:00:00 to 23-AUG-20 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Leicester, a tree was down on wires on Henshaw St at South Main St. A tree was down on powerlines on White Birch St. A tree was down on Marshall St. A tree was down on Greenville Cr.

Hail in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 18:10:00 to 23-AUG-20 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELCHERTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Belchertown, dime sized hail was reported.

Lightning in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 18:05:00 to 23-AUG-20 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BRAINTREE
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In New Braintree, a house was struck by lightning with some smoke in the building.

Lightning in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 19:32:00 to 23-AUG-20 19:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST SPRINGFIELD
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Springfield, lightning struck a house causing a fire on White St.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 13:56:00 to 23-AUG-20 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WENDELL DEPOT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Orange, there were trees down on North Orange Rd, West Orange Rd, Wheeler Ave, and North Main Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 14:31:00 to 23-AUG-20 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHOL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Athol, a tree was down on a house on Roosevelt Ave. Also, a large tree was down on Orchard Hill Rd, and a tree was down on wires on Orchard Hill Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 15:10:00 to 23-AUG-20 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST ACTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Concord, a tree was down on College Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 15:12:00 to 23-AUG-20 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Middleton, a tree was down on a house on Oak Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:06:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROADWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Malden, a tree was down on Rt. 99 just west of Rt 1.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:15:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTLAND HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Rutland, a tree and wires were down on Barre Paxton Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:20:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTBOROUGH ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Westborough, a tree was down on Fisher St at Otis St.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:35:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTBOROUGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.40K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Westborough, trees were down on wires on Carolyn Dr, Linda St, and Haskell St.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 17:10:00 to 23-AUG-20 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRAGGVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Holliston, a high voltage power line was down on Pearl St. A tree and wires were down on Holly Ln. A tree was down on South St. at Fisher St.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 17:30:00 to 23-AUG-20 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FURNACE VLG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Easton, a tree was down on Highland St and a tree was down on wires on Depot St.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 17:55:00 to 23-AUG-20 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARREN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In West Brookfield, trees and wires were down on Miller Dr. A tree was down on Rt 67 near the West Brookfield line.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 18:04:00 to 23-AUG-20 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLD SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Belchertown, power lines were down on Aldrich Dr. A large tree was down on power lines on Warner St. Multiple trees and wires were down on East St from Swift River Wildlife to Cold Spring Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 18:05:00 to 23-AUG-20 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST BROOKFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In West Brookfield, a tree was down on a house and car on New Braintree Rd. A tree fell onto a roof of a house on East Main St. A tree was down on wires on Myrick Rd. Multiple trees and wires were down on Ragged Hill Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 18:30:00 to 23-AUG-20 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST WARE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Ware, trees and wires were down on Belchertown Rd and a tree was down on Beaver Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 18:39:00 to 23-AUG-20 18:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHIPPLES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Palmer, a tree was down on State Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:18:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: (ORH)WORCESTER MUNI
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

In Worcester, the ASOS at Worcester Airport recorded a gust to 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:46:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: (OWD)NORWOOD MEM ARP
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

In Norwood, the ASOS at Norwood Airport recorded a wind gust to 59 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:46:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: PONKAPOG
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

In Miilton, a wind gust to 60 mph was measured atop Blue Hill.

Flash Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:44:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WORCESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Worcester, a car was stuck in flooding on the Rt 146 offramp to I-290. The Franklin St Train Bridge was impassable due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:51:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Worcester, a vehicle drove into flood waters and got stuck on Dewey St which was impassable. On Webster St a person was trapped when his car filled with water. Also, Grafton St was closed from Dana St to Warner Ave.

Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:47:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: (ORH)WORCESTER MUNI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Worcester, catch basins overflowed resulting in flooding into a residence on Outlook Dr.

Flood in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 17:30:00 to 23-AUG-20 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Canton, a car was stuck in flooding on Boliver St.

Flood in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 19:45:00 to 23-AUG-20 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARMORY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Springfield, a car was stuck in flooding on State St.

Hail in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 15:45:00 to 23-AUG-20 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAKEFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Wakefield quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 15:55:00 to 23-AUG-20 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Lynn, dime sized hail was reported.

Hail in SUFFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:00:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRMOUNT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In the Hyde Park section of Boston, dime sized hail was reported.

Hail in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:05:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Auburn, dime sized hail was reported.

Hail in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:41:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: WORCESTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Worcester, quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 17:53:00 to 23-AUG-20 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BRAINTREE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In New Braintree, dime sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 14:43:00 to 23-AUG-20 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FITCHBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Fitchburg, a tree was down on a house at Brigham Park. Trees and poles were down on Ashby State Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 14:45:00 to 23-AUG-20 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUNENBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Lunenburg, a tree was down on cars on Cove Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 14:46:00 to 23-AUG-20 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: VOSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Shirley, multiple trees were down on wires on Center Rd. Large trees were down on Townsend Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 14:52:00 to 23-AUG-20 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: AYER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Ayer, trees and wires were down on Jonathan Dr. and Groton School Rd.

Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:25:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTWOOD HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Worcester, there was 3-4 ft of street flooding on Pleasant St, possibly from clogged drainage.

Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:30:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTBOROUGH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Westborough, flooding was reported at Rt 9 and East Main St.

Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:41:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: WORCESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Worcester, Washington Square was flooded to an unknown depth.

Flood in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 17:10:00 to 23-AUG-20 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: (OWD)NORWOOD MEM ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Westwood, Yale St at Univertsity Ave was flooded and impassable.

Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 17:57:00 to 23-AUG-20 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST BROOKFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In West Brookfield, Snow Rd at Rt 9 was closed due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 14:26:00 to 23-AUG-20 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Orange, there were trees and wires down on East River St, Main St, Hillcrest Rd, Daniel Shays Hwy, Rogers Ave, and Brookside Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 16:25:00 to 23-AUG-20 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOROTHY MANOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Worcester, a tree went through a trailer on Southwest Cutoff (Rt 20). Also, a tree was down on Brightwood Ave.

Flood in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 17:53:00 to 23-AUG-20 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST BROOKFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In West Brookfield, Shea Rd was closed from Birch Hill Rd to Wickaboag Rd due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 23-AUG-20 14:46:00 to 23-AUG-20 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHALOM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Leominster, a tree was down blocking 7th St.