An unusually moist atmosphere, even for early August standards, was in place across Connecticut on Friday, August 9th. A cold front, aided by strong upper level dynamics, was approaching the region from the Great Lakes.
Ahead of this front, a large area of heavy rainfall and embedded thunderstorms moved across the region during the morning and afternoon hours. Areas of heavy rainfall repeatedly moved across the same portions of Litchfield County. This heavy rainfall of more than five inches in spots caused streams and creeks to overflow their banks, resulting in flash flooding. Roads were closed as a result of the flooding and people had to be rescued due to water stranding vehicles.
By the evening hours, the heavy rain had ended and the water begun to recede. Much less humid air moved into the region by that night as the cold front swept through the area, ending the threat for severe weather and flooding.

Flash Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-AUG-13 12:16:00 to 09-AUG-13 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: TORRINGFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flash flooding occurred in the Torringford section of Torrington from heavy rainfall.  Two women had to be rescued from their vehicle on Torringford Street by Fire Department personnel due to being trapped by flood waters.  The Fire Department received 25 calls within a hour requesting assistance and had to pump water out of 10 homes in Torrington.  In addition, roads were temporarily closed, including Albrecht Road.

Flash Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-AUG-13 12:16:00 to 09-AUG-13 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST TORRINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding was reported on Highland Avenue in Torrington due to heavy rainfall.  The road was washed out as a result of the flooding. Flooding also occurred on Riverside Avenue at the intersection with Route 4.   Some manhole covers were blown off the roadways from the force of the flooding.

Flash Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-AUG-13 12:16:00 to 09-AUG-13 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: TORRINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding was reported throughout Torrington as a result of heavy rainfall.  Flood waters reached against the side of parked car on Main Street across from the Warner Theatre.  Water was also covering Riverside Avenue, Franklin Drive and Brook Street.
Some homes were also affected by flood waters. It was reported that the Torrington Fire Department helped pump out about 10 homes. A home on Brook Street had heavy flooding, with water nearly reaching up to the top of an above ground pool in the backyard.  There was significant garage flooding at the home as well.

Flash Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-AUG-13 12:30:00 to 09-AUG-13 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEPAUG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flash flooding was reported on Steele Road in New Hartford due to heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-AUG-13 11:18:00 to 09-AUG-13 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSTED
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several streets in Winsted were closed as a result of flash flooding from heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-AUG-13 11:40:00 to 09-AUG-13 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A vehicle was stranded on Townhill Road in Salisbury as a result of flash flooding from heavy rainfall.  Fire Department personnel were dispatched to rescue a motorist from the vehicle.

Flash Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-AUG-13 12:15:00 to 09-AUG-13 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash flooding was reported from heavy rainfall in Riverton.  Six to ten inches of water was flowing across Route 20.