Recent heavy rainfall in Connecticut has led to a flash flood emergency in New Haven and Fairfield counties. Urban search and rescue crews have evacuated approximately 100 people, with at least one person reported missing in Oxford, New Haven County. The National Weather Service issued warnings for widespread flooding and ongoing water rescues in cities like Waterbury, Danbury, and Fairfield.
Southwestern Connecticut experienced 6 to 10 inches of rainfall in a short period, with Monroe receiving nearly 10 inches, considered a rare event. The weather service also reported flooding in Oxford, Seymore, and Cheshire. Additional rainfall is expected, with flash flooding already occurring in the warned areas.
