Oppressive heat and humidity and a very weak upper level disturbance triggered isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms in eastern Massachusetts in the mid to late afternoon. Locally heavy rain also caused some flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 05-AUG-22 13:54:00 to 05-AUG-22 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRACUT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Lowell, near the Dracut line, a tree was down on high tension wires on Billings Street.
In Dracut, a 1-foot diameter large branch was down on Hildreth Street (public) and a large tree was down on Merrimack Avenue (police).  Reports relayed by amateur radio.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 05-AUG-22 15:15:00 to 05-AUG-22 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Milton, the public reported a tree and wires down.  Report relayed via amateur radio.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 05-AUG-22 15:39:00 to 05-AUG-22 15:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two cars were reportedly stuck in street flooding - street unspecified.

Flood in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 05-AUG-22 17:02:00 to 05-AUG-22 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Police reported a road flooded, with water half-way up the doors of a car.  Street unspecified.  Report relayed by amateur radio.  The public reported 2.07 of rain with this localized storm.

Lightning in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 05-AUG-22 15:14:00 to 05-AUG-22 15:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYVILLE
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Southborough, there was a house fire due to a lightning strike on the 20th block of Sears Road.

Lightning in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 05-AUG-22 15:25:00 to 05-AUG-22 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION MARKET
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Watertown, a trained spotter reported a structure fire due to lightning.  Street unspecified.  Report relayed by amateur radio.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 05-AUG-22 14:34:00 to 05-AUG-22 14:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: KELLY CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Acton, a large branch was down on Massachusetts Avenue near Kelly Corner.  In Concord, two trees were down on Main Street (100 and 700 blocks).  Report relayed via amateur radio.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 05-AUG-22 15:15:00 to 05-AUG-22 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTNUT HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Newton, a tree and multiple branches were reported down on an unspecified roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 05-AUG-22 15:15:00 to 05-AUG-22 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FELCHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Wellesley, a tree was reported down on a car, but no injuries.  Street unspecified.  Report relayed by amateur radio.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 05-AUG-22 15:15:00 to 05-AUG-22 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a tree down on an unspecified road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 05-AUG-22 15:15:00 to 05-AUG-22 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONY BROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Waltham, a tree was down on Irving Street.  Report relayed by amateur radio.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
From 05-AUG-22 15:45:00 to 05-AUG-22 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Southborough, many large trees and limbs were down between Route 9 and Route 30.
Parkerville Road and Deerfoot Road were closed.  Report relayed by amateur radio.