Flash Flood — New London, Connecticut

2022-09-05 · near New London, New London, Connecticut

Event narrative

Road closed due to flooding at intersection of Bank Street and Blinman Street.

Wider weather episode

A stationary front draped over the area on September 5th and 6th allowed for the development of slow moving thunderstorms. These thunderstorms produced torrential rainfall in an environment with precipitable water values 1.8-2 inches. Anywhere from 2 to 4 inches of rainfall fell in a several hour period with some localized spots receiving close to 6 inches of rain.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1057227. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.