Sep 1, 2013
An upper level disturbance moved over southern New England bringing showers and thunderstorms to the region. Precipitable water values over two inches indicated a very moist atmosphere; in addition, weak winds at the mid levels resulted in very slow moving storms. Both of these things led to torrential rainfall and flash flooding. Convergence at the surface and a significantly unstable environment resulted in a shower producing a waterspout over the Quabbin Reservoir in New Salem, Massachuset
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 469258). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Norfolk County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.