Flood Watch Connecticut | Effective 03/16/2026 12:02

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued March 16 at 3:02PM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
March 16, 2026 - 12:02pm
Expires: 
March 17, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southern Connecticut, including the following areas, Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex, Northern New Haven, Northern New London, Southern Fairfield, Southern Middlesex, Southern New Haven and Southern New London. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Northern Fairfield; Northern New Haven; Northern Middlesex; Northern New London; Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Southern Middlesex; Southern New London
Forcast Office: 
NWS Upton NY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov