Flash Flood Warning for Southwestern Litchfield County, CT

Source: NOAA · Southwestern Litchfield County, Connecticut

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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.

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
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.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Southwestern Litchfield County, Connecticut. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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