Westport Flash Flooding Prompts 13 Vehicle Rescues After Up To 7 Inches Of Rain: First Selectman
Emergency crews rescued 13 people from floodwaters as 6 to 7 inches of rain made several roads impassable, officials said.
- Flash flooding hit Westport on Sunday, prompting public safety officials to urge residents to stay home and keep off roads. Emergency responders conducted 13 rescues of individuals trapped in vehicles by rapidly rising floodwaters.
- The area received 6 to 7 inches of rain, with hourly rates reaching 3 to 4 inches. Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Cohen explained that parts of town are prone to flooding when brooks connected to the Saugatuck River overflow during intense storms.
- Flooding affected businesses along Route 1 and damaged residential properties. On Greens Farms Road, resident Harriett Terbell watched water gush down the hill from Post Road, stranding a car in the water and flooding parts of her property.
- First Selectman Kevin Christie urged residents to avoid flooded roads and give emergency crews room to work. He advised calling 911 for emergencies and signing up for Westport Emergency Alerts by texting 06880 to 888777.
- Floodwaters had largely drained by Sunday evening, with fire officials anticipating no major impacts to the morning commute. The town continues coordinating with Eversource to secure utilities where necessary following the storm.
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