Severe Flooding Hits Southwestern Connecticut, One Dead

This photo provided by Beacon Hose Co. No. 1, a fire station in Beacon Falls, Connecticut, shows members of Beacon Hose Co. rescuing people from the Brookside Inn in Oxford, Conn., Sunday, Aug. 18, 20

Severe flooding struck parts of southwestern Connecticut after receiving up to 10 inches (25.4 centimeters) of rain, resulting in at least one confirmed fatality. The fire chief in Oxford reported that a woman's body was recovered following her disappearance during the storm, while crews continued to search for another woman who was swept away during a rescue attempt.

Firefighters in Oxford successfully rescued 18 individuals from a restaurant by using a ladder to navigate the floodwaters. The situation was dire, with water completely surrounding the establishment and concerns about its structural integrity due to floating cars and large objects colliding with the building.