Tropical Storm Irene tracked north northeast across eastern New York and western New England during Sunday, August 28th, producing widespread flooding, and damaging winds across the region.
Irene tracked from a position over New York City around 8 AM EST Sunday, to approximately 10 miles west of Danbury, CT at 10 AM EST, to approximately 15 miles south of Pittsfield, MA at 1 PM EST Sunday, to approximately 65 miles south of Rutland, VT at 4 PM EST.
The greatest impact from Irene across Litchfield County was due to heavy to extreme rainfall, which resulted in widespread flash flooding. Rainfall amounts generally averaged 5 to 10 inches. Much of the rain which fell occurred within a 12 hour period, beginning early Sunday morning, and ending Sunday evening.
This heavy to extreme rainfall resulted in widespread flash flooding and river flooding across Litchfield County. Numerous road closures were reported due to flooding and downed trees and power lines, along with some evacuations. In addition, moderate flooding was reported on the Housatonic River at Falls Village and at Gaylordsville. The Gaylordsville gage was damaged by flood waters.
Strong winds also occurred across Litchfield County, with frequent wind gusts of 35 to 55 mph, along with locally stronger wind gusts exceeding 60 mph. The strongest winds occurred from the north to northeast during the morning hours, then from the west to northwest during Sunday evening. The combination of strong winds, and extremely saturated soil led to numerous downed trees and power lines across the region. This also resulted in widespread long duration power outages.
In particular, the approximate number of customers affected by power outages included: Litchfield County, 25000.
On September 2nd, 2011 a Major Disaster Declaration was declared, FEMA-4023-DR. This declaration made Individual Assistance and Public Assistance available to all 8 counties in the state of Connecticut. In addition, the declaration made Hazard Mitigation Grant Program assistance available.
Individual Assistance: assistance to individuals and households. Public Assistance: assistance to state and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency work and repair or replacement if disaster-damaged facilities.

Tropical Storm in NORTHERN LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 28-AUG-11 06:24:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down by strong winds across Litchfield County, resulting in power outages and road closures including, but not limited to the following: in Harwinton, Wildcat Road, Clearview Avenue, Norton Passway and Locust Road; in Winsted, Old New Hartford Road; and in Falls Village at the intersection of Barns and Under Mountain Roads. In Torrington, an amateur radio person measured a wind gust of 43 mph at 8:32 am EST.

Tropical Storm in SOUTHERN LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 28-AUG-11 06:24:00 to 28-AUG-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down by strong winds across Litchfield County resulting in power outages and road closures.

Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 28-AUG-11 08:00:00 to 29-AUG-11 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARWINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous roads were reported closed due to flooding in Harwinton including but not limited to Plymouth Road.

Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 28-AUG-11 08:00:00 to 29-AUG-11 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TERRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flooding was reported on Route 6, Main Street, in Terryville.

Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 28-AUG-11 09:23:00 to 29-AUG-11 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORNWALL HOLLOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One and a half feet of water was reported on the road at the interesection of Route 63 and Route 43 in Falls Village.

Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 28-AUG-11 13:16:00 to 29-AUG-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAKERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding of roads was reported in Bakersville including water flowing over Dings Road.

Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 28-AUG-11 08:00:00 to 29-AUG-11 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flooding was reported on Little Bear Road in New Milford.

Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 28-AUG-11 08:00:00 to 29-AUG-11 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST PLYMOUTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two feet of water was reported on Route 72 at the intersection of Sandra Avenue in Terryville.

Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 28-AUG-11 08:30:00 to 29-AUG-11 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARK LANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Route 202 was reported closed due to flooding in New Milford.

Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 28-AUG-11 08:40:00 to 29-AUG-11 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANAAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred on the Housatonic River in Litchfield County. Flooding was reported but not limited to along Route 7 in Gaylordsville.
The Falls Village river gage located near Water Street in Falls Village exceeded its 7 foot flood stage at 12:23 pm EST August 28th, its 10 foot moderate flood stage at 6:08 pm, crested at 11.74 feet at 2 am August 29th, and fell below flood stage at 5:15 pm September 1st.
The Gaylordsville river gage located near Route 7, Kent Road, less than a mile north of the Village of Gaylordsville exceeded its flood stage at 6:08 pm EST August 28th and fell below flood stage at 7:50 pm August 29th. The crest time and level are unknown since the stilling well gage failed. A pressure transducer gage was installed while the water was still rising.