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Flash Flood in Litchfield County, Connecticut

Flash Flood August 18, 2024 · Litchfield County, Connecticut

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Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Flooding was observed on Good Hill Road between Railtree Road and Transylvania Road with numerous cars stranded.

The wider storm

A coastal low pressure system led to prolonged periods of heavy rainfall in northwest Connecticut on August 18, 2024. Rainfall totals were greatest in southern Litchfield County where total accumulations ranged from 1.75 to 8.80. As a result, numerous instances of flash flooding were reported. Flash flooding led to numerous road closures, damaged roadways, and damaged business parking lots. Additionally, numerous home basements became flooded. The towns most impacted included Oxford, Roxbury, and Woodbury. The extent of flooding and damaged sustained thereafter, led to President Biden approving Connecticut Governor, Ned Lamont's request for Federal Emergency Declaration which included Litchfield County.

Began near Woodbury (41.5426, -73.2318).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1214118. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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