Thunderstorm Wind — Bristol, Massachusetts

2024-08-15 · near Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts

Event narrative

In Fall River, there was a large tree blocking the road on Bush St. A tree also fell on a garage and two cars with a hole in the roof of the garage.

Wider weather episode

A round of afternoon thunderstorms associated with a cold front moved from north to south during the afternoon and evening bringing wind damage and severe hail to eastern Massachusetts. There was also localized flash flooding in Fall River.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1195873. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.