Westport Flash Flooding Prompts 13 Vehicle Rescues After Up To 7 Inches Of Rain: First Selectman

Remaining humid with a shower chance late tonight

Parts of southwestern Connecticut and the shoreline experienced what amounts to a 1-in-200-year rainfall event today, resulting in significant and high-impact flooding across the state. Widespread rainfall totals of 1-3 inches were measured, while some of the hardest-hit communities received an incredible 5-8 inches of rain! Among the areas hit particularly hard were Westport, Norwalk, [...]

Westport Flash Flooding Prompts 13 Vehicle Rescues After Up To 7 Inches Of Rain: First Selectman

Emergency crews responded across town Sunday after heavy rainfall flooded roads and trapped people in vehicles.

Heavy Flooding Hits Westport, Connecticut as Officials Urge Residents to Stay Home

نُشر هذا المقال أولاً عبر Cedarnews.net. لمتابعة المزيد من الأخبار والتقارير الحصرية، زورونا على موقعنا. Heavy rainfall triggered significant flooding in Westport, Connecticut, prompting emergency officials to urge residents to remain at home and avoid unnecessary travel. Flash flooding was reported across parts of the area as intense rain overwhelmed roads and drainage systems. Officials warned drivers not to attempt to cross flooded streets, n…

Officials issue urgent warning to 'stay home' amid dangerous flooding in Westport

As severe flash flooding continues to impact Westport on Sunday, public safety officials are urging all residents to stay home and keep off the roads.

After The Flood: Assessing Damage

As flood waters abate, and the sun peeks out, Westport businesses and homeowners are assessing the damage wrought by up to 7 inches of rain. The Norwalk/Westport area was among the hardest hit in Connecticut. Rainfall reached up to 4 inches an hour. Westport emergency responders conducted 13 rescues of people trapped in vehicles by floodwaters. Fire, Police, Emergency Medical Services, Public Works and dispatch teams continued to respond to call…