A trough moved from the eastern Great Lakes into the mid Atlantic then New England on Tuesday. Southern New England was in the warm sector of a weak low which provided enough instability for scattered thunderstorms Tuesday morning into early afternoon before the cold front moved through. There was an EF-1 tornado in Mattapoisett and an EF-0 tornado in Barnstable.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 10:20:00 to 08-AUG-23 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCHESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Mattapoisett, there were trees and wires down on North St around Eldorado Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 11:05:00 to 08-AUG-23 11:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNSTABLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Barnstable, there were several reports of trees and wires down blocking the road on West Barnstable Rd in Osterville.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 10:20:00 to 08-AUG-23 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELL BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Mattapoisett, there were trees and wires down on Hereford Hill Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 11:15:00 to 08-AUG-23 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST BARNSTABLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Barnstable, there was a tree down along Rt 6 near exit 68.

Flood in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 09:52:00 to 08-AUG-23 10:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BEDFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In New Bedford, there were several reports of vehicles stuck in flooding on Orchard St and River St with flooding also on Dartmouth St at Hickory St.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 10:04:00 to 08-AUG-23 11:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH WOBURN JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In Wilmington, Lowell St was closed between Woburn and Cross St due to flooding.

Flood in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 10:20:00 to 08-AUG-23 11:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH ANDOVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In North Andover, there were flooded vehicles stuck on Massachusetts Ave under the I-495 overpass. High St in Andover was under several feet of water.

Flood in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 11:25:00 to 08-AUG-23 12:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH YARMOUTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Yarmouth, there was street flooding on Whites Path.

Flood in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 08:30:00 to 08-AUG-23 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUZZARDS BAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

In Shrewsbury, Mass DOT reported Rt 20 briefly closed in both direction.

Flood in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 09:40:00 to 08-AUG-23 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Fall River, several roads were flooded and impassable including Stafford Square and Globe St.

Flash Flood in ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 08-AUG-23 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH ANDOVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In North Andover, a senior housing center on Main St was underwater leading to the evacuation of 150 residents.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 09:05:00 to 08-AUG-23 10:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Hopkinton, West Main St was flooded near I-495.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 09:15:00 to 08-AUG-23 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARLBOROUGH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Marlborough, Glen St and Ripley Ave were flooded.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 09:20:00 to 08-AUG-23 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRAMINGHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Framingham, parts of Henry St were flooded.

Flood in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 09:30:00 to 08-AUG-23 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BABSON PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Wellesley, Great Plain Ave was flooded in both directions.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 08:55:00 to 08-AUG-23 09:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEASONDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Hudson, the intersection of Main St and Chestnut St was flooded.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 09:25:00 to 08-AUG-23 10:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BILLERICA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Wilmington, parts of Nichols St was flooded.

Tornado in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 10:20:00 to 08-AUG-23 10:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELL BEACH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A small EF-1 tornado touched down in the town of Mattapoisett Massachusetts
at 11:20 AM EDT. The storm was on the ground for approximately 3 minutes.
The storm moved to the northeast at approximately 20 MPH and lifted off the
ground on North Street just north of Eldorado Drive. Numerous large Pine and
Maple trees were uprooted falling in serveral directions. There were also
numerous pine trees along the path that were snapped off between 10 and 20
feet above the ground. The most concentrated damage was found along Eldorado
Drive by Granada Court. The top wind speed was estimated to be 95 mph.

Tornado in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 10:52:00 to 08-AUG-23 10:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSTONS MILLS ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A small EF-0 tornado touched down in the town of Barnstable, near
the village of Marstons Mills, at 11:52 AM. The storm tracked ENE
from Evergreen Drive for approximately four minutes before
lifting over Joe Thompson Road, at approximately 11:56 AM. The
primary damage indicators were an uprooted hardwood tree and a
downed electrical pole, supplemented by strewn debris inclusive
of smaller trees, fence posts, and branches. The damage was most
concentrated near the center of the track at the intersection of
Race Lane and Osterville-West Barnstable Road. Witnesses described
a chaotic event, observing airborne fence posts and branches. Top wind speeds were estimated at 80 mph.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 10:32:00 to 08-AUG-23 11:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH LOWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Tewksbury, Chapman Rd was flooded at Jefferson Rd.

Flood in NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 10:34:00 to 08-AUG-23 11:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEEDHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Needham, there were several reports of flooding including on Great Plain Rd and on I-495.

Flood in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 10:45:00 to 08-AUG-23 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHERWOOD FOREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In New Bedford, parts of Rt 18 was shut down due to flooding.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 11:45:00 to 08-AUG-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: INMAN SQUARE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Cambridge, there was flooding near Union Square.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 08-AUG-23 09:35:00 to 08-AUG-23 10:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITNEYS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Holliston, there was extensive flooding on Concord St (Rtd 126) at Ashland St.