Flash Flood Warning for Southwestern Litchfield County, CT
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NWS Albany has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southwestern Litchfield County in northern Connecticut until 6:30 AM EDT August 3 due to heavy rain and ongoing flash flooding.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Litchfield County, Connecticut
- Issued
- August 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albany NY
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Albany NY. The alert is effective from August 3 at 3:28 AM EDT until August 3 at 6:30 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
Southwestern Litchfield County in northern Connecticut, including New Milford, Kent, New Preston, Gaylordsville, Warren, Bantam, Hatch Four Corners, Preston Hill, Marble Dale, Carlsons Grove, Erickson Corner, Upper Merryall, Lower Merryall, Northville, Hickory Haven, Hurds Corner, East Kent, Wellsville, South Kent and Gaylordsville Station.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Expected Conditions
At 3:28 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen in the last 1 to 2 hours. Additional rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from August 3 at 3:28 AM EDT and expires August 3 at 6:30 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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