Heavy Rainfall Causes Widespread Flooding and Road Closures Across Connecticut
Heavy rainfall has led to significant flooding across several communities in Connecticut, resulting in submerged streets, road closures, and emergency rescues. Fairfield experienced widespread flooding, with water rushing down streets and inundating low-lying areas, including the outdoor dining section of BE Chocolat at Greenfield Hill Commons. Residents on Marlborough Terrace also reported being affected by the flooding. A video from a News 12 viewer depicted a flooded backyard on Melville Avenue, indicating similar issues for many in the vicinity. News 12 Reporter Greg Thompson documented cars with water up to their windows in Downtown Darien, where some roads were subsequently shut down due to high water levels. Norwalk also saw numerous roads underwater, with photos from the Norwalk Police Department showing streets submerged during the peak of the storm, including a car under an underpass with water reaching its headlights. The Westport Fire Department shared video footage of flooding in the Post Road...
