Water rescues are currently underway in the Connecticut counties of New Haven and Fairfield following heavy rainfall that triggered a flash flood emergency, as reported by the National Weather Service. The emergency, effective until midnight, is due to ongoing widespread flooding and water rescues in cities like Waterbury, Danbury, and Fairfield.
The National Weather Service highlighted that southwestern Connecticut received 6-10 inches of rainfall within a span of six to nine hours on Sunday, with Monroe experiencing nearly 10 inches of rain, a rare one in 200-year event for the city.
Additional cities like Oxford, Seymore, and Cheshire have also been affected by flooding, with the weather service warning of further rainfall and flash flooding in the region. Emergency management officials are actively engaged in water rescues, addressing mudslides, road closures, and assessing dam integrity.
Several other flash flood warnings are in effect across the Northeast, leading to dangerous driving conditions and road closures in various Connecticut towns. Southbury Police advised residents to stay indoors due to flooded roads, while a mudslide in Danbury caused a gas leak and evacuations at an apartment complex.
Connecticut's Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department confirmed the deployment of an urban search and rescue team to Southbury and the closure of state parks due to flooding. The impact of the severe weather extended to transportation, with over 700 flight cancellations at New York City airports and train delays between Philadelphia and New York.
As the situation continues to unfold, authorities are actively monitoring and responding to the aftermath of the flash flood emergency in Connecticut.
