Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 11:45AM EDT until July 21 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 8:45am
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southern Connecticut, including the following
counties, Fairfield and New Haven.
* WHEN...Until 245 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of
water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1145 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause
urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury,
Milford, Shelton, Naugatuck, Southbury, New Canaan, Wolcott,
Newtown, Fairfield, Greenwich, Hamden, Stratford, Trumbull,
Cheshire and Westport.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Fairfield, CT; New Haven, CT
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender: