A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of southern Connecticut and southeastern New York as thunderstorms bring heavy rain to the region Sunday morning.
The National Weather Service in Upton issued the warning at 9:06 a.m. Sunday. It remains in effect until noon.
Where is the flash flood warning?
The warning covers:
- Central Fairfield County in southern Connecticut
- Northern Middlesex County in southern Connecticut
- Northwestern New Haven County in southern Connecticut
- Western New London County in southern Connecticut
- Putnam County in southeastern New York
- Northern Westchester County in southeastern New York
Affected communities include Waterbury, Danbury, Meriden, Middletown, Wallingford, Naugatuck, Southbury, Mount Kisco, Mahopac, Lake Carmel, Brewster, Newtown, Hamden and Cheshire.
How much rain is expected?
The National Weather Service said radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms were producing heavy rain across the warned area.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain had fallen as of 9:06 a.m., with rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour expected. Another 1 to 2 inches of rain could
fall in the warned area.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, according to the weather service.
What to do during a flash flood
The National Weather Service warned that flooding could affect small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses and other low-lying or poorly drained areas.
Residents should avoid driving on flooded roads and move to higher ground if flooding occurs. The weather service also urged drivers to turn around rather than attempt to cross flooded roads.
Most flood deaths occur in vehicles, according to the National Weather Service.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Flash flood warning issued for parts of New York, Connecticut. See areas
