A dynamic storm system brought severe thunderstorms and a tornado to northwest Connecticut on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021. An EF-0 tornado briefly touched down just north of Bulls Bridge, CT and moved east northeast into South Kent (Litchfield county), causing mainly tree damage. There were additional reports of downed trees and power lines across Litchfield county. As a result of the severe weather, about 5,000 people lost power.

Tornado in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 21-APR-21 13:49:00 to 21-APR-21 13:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIRCH HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado briefly touched down just north of Bulls Bridge, Connecticut
and moved east northeast into South Kent. The tornado damage was
sporadic along the path which began along Route 7 just north of
Bulls Bridge and consisted mostly of downed tree limbs. A few
hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted and one home owner lost
part of a solid wooden fence along Spooner Hill Road. A car tent
canopy was blown away by the strong winds. No damage to buildings
was noted. The tornado ended in a forested area east of Spooner
Hill Road. Maximum winds were estimated at 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 21-APR-21 13:47:00 to 21-APR-21 13:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIRCH HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was down on wires along Kent Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 21-APR-21 13:48:00 to 21-APR-21 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Small trees were downed near the Kent Falls State Park entrance along Route 7N.

Thunderstorm Wind in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 21-APR-21 13:50:00 to 21-APR-21 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIRCH HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Wires and trees were downed and a car port was flipped over at the Bulls Bridge Body Shop.

Thunderstorm Wind in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 21-APR-21 14:00:00 to 21-APR-21 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were snapped and downed across Route 7 near Kent Falls State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 21-APR-21 14:15:00 to 21-APR-21 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH CANAAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tree was downed on wires on Route 7N to Page Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 21-APR-21 14:17:00 to 21-APR-21 14:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed onto wires at the intersection of Warren Turnpike and Water Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 21-APR-21 14:20:00 to 21-APR-21 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMENIA UNION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wires were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 21-APR-21 14:25:00 to 21-APR-21 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSTED
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wires were downed from the wind, resulting in power outages.

Hail in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 21-APR-21 14:23:00 to 21-APR-21 14:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSHEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 21-APR-21 15:23:00 to 21-APR-21 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWFIELD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A shelf cloud was observed near 675 Main Street, along with nickel size hail.