Tropical Storm Hanna impacted Southern Connecticut, making landfall near the Nassau/Suffolk County border in New York around 10:35 pm on the 6th. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.76 inches at Groton Airport to 6.45 inches at New Canaan. Periods of torrential rain from heavy showers and thunderstorms caused flash flooding in urban areas, small streams, and rivers. One person was killed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 06-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Many roads in Danbury were under 1-2 ft. of water. One to three feet of standing water was reported on the roads in and near the campus of Western Connecticut State University on White Street. A one hour rainfall rate of 1.43 inches was reported between 6 pm and 7 pm in Danbury.

Flash Flood in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 06-SEP-08 21:40:00 to 06-SEP-08 21:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

River Trail in Southbury was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 06-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

North Benson Road in Fairfield was closed due to flooding. Iranistan Ave. in the area of State St., Fairfield Ave., and Railroad Ave. were inundated with flood waters. About 25 areas in Bridgeport were flooded and 10 water rescues were performed by local emergency personnel.

Flood in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 07-SEP-08 02:15:00 to 07-SEP-08 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE OAKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Pomperaug River at Southbury exceeded its flood stage of 9.0 ft. on 9/7/08 at 3:15 am local time. The river crested at 9.17 ft. at 5:45 am and fell below flood stage at 7:15 am.

Flash Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 06-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINNIPAUK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A homeless man was swept down the Norwalk River from his home under the Cross Street Bridge.  His body was found at 8:15 am Sunday morning off of Chimon Island, just outside Norwalk Harbor. The medical examiner determined the death was consistent with drowning with a boat propeller injury occurring after death.

Flash Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 06-SEP-08 17:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COS COB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two feet of water was reported on portions of Sound Beach Ave. and Arcadia Rd. in Greenwich.

Flash Flood in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 06-SEP-08 21:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH STONINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Route 2 in North Stonington was closed due to flooding.