Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 1:22PM EDT until July 21 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 10:22am
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southern Connecticut, including the following
counties, Middlesex, New Haven and New London.
* WHEN...Until 430 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 122 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This is causing
urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Meriden, Middletown, Wallingford, Guilford, Colchester,
Clinton, East Hampton, Old Saybrook, Durham, Chester,
Cheshire, Branford, North Haven, North Branford, Cromwell,
Portland, East Haddam, Haddam, Old Lyme and Westbrook.
- 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:
Middlesex, CT; New Haven, CT; New London, CT
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender: