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Flash Flood in Litchfield County, Connecticut
Flash Flood August 18, 2024 · Litchfield County, Connecticut
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
The department of highways reported the closure of Route 6 at Woodbury Place due to a washout of the road from flooding.
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 Pomperaug (41.5087, -73.2096).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1214125. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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