Flash Flood in New London County, Connecticut

Flash Flood September 5, 2022 · New London County, Connecticut

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Road closed due to flooding at the intersection of Broad Street and Ledyard Street.

The wider storm

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.

Began near New London (41.3600, -72.1100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1057229. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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