Flash flooding disrupts roads in Connecticut
Heavy rain caused widespread flash flooding across Connecticut on Sunday morning, leading to road closures, stranded motorists, and emergency responses. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for southern Fairfield County and southern Westchester County, New York, which expired at 11:30 a.m., and a flood watch for southern Connecticut and southeastern New York, lasting until 2 p.m. Thunderstorms produced between 1 and 3 inches of rain, with rainfall rates reaching 1 to 2 inches per hour. Major highways, including Interstate 95 and Route 15, experienced closures due to flooding, while local streets in Stamford, Greenwich, and Bridgeport were also affected. Emergency crews responded to numerous incidents, including stranded vehicles, flooded basements, and carbon monoxide alarms.