Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 28 at 2:53AM EDT until July 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 11:53pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southern Connecticut, including the following
areas, Northern Fairfield, Northern New Haven, Southern Fairfield
and Southern New Haven.
* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A slow moving low pressure system will bring multiple rounds
of heavy showers and thunderstorms to the area today through
Wednesday. Average rainfall amounts are expected to be
between 3 and 5 inches with localized higher amounts. Peak
hourly rainfall rates could be as high as 2 to 3 inches in
the heaviest showers and thunderstorms.
- 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; Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov