Aug 8, 2008
An upper level trough moved across Southern New England pulling a cold front with it. The cold front provided enough lift for showers and thunderstorms to develop while cold upper level temperatures provided enough instability and a good environment for large hail to form. The atmosphere was very moist ahead of the cold front which contributed to very heavy rain that resulted in flooding in some locations.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 131529). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Kent County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.