Tropical Storm Elsa tracked across the eastern portion of the area during the morning hours of July 9, with heavy rainfall north and west of the storm's center resulting in widespread flash flooding across southern Connecticut. Rainfall totals ranged from 3-5 inches across much of the area, including 4.09 inches reported from the ASOS at Bridgeport Airport and 3.51 inches reported from the ASOS at the Meriden Airport. A COOP observer in Guilford measured 4.30 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-21 08:55:00 to 09-JUL-21 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

West Rock Avenue was closed at Whalley Avenue in New Haven due to flooding.

Flash Flood in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-21 09:03:00 to 09-JUL-21 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODBRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The fire department rescued three stranded motorists from Amity Plaza at the intersection of Route 63 and the Wilbur Cross Parkway in New Haven.

Flash Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-21 10:45:00 to 09-JUL-21 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAMFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple yards were completely flooded on Cove Road near Van Buskirk Avenue in Darien. Water was near the top of several vehicles.

Flash Flood in MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-21 09:45:00 to 09-JUL-21 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH FARMS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lee Street, Paddock Road, and Lyceum Road in Portland were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-21 10:27:00 to 09-JUL-21 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SHR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A landslide compromised the railroad tracks near Callegari Drive in West Haven and caused Metro-North trains to be diverted.

Flash Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-21 09:00:00 to 09-JUL-21 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRATFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads were closed due to flooding in Bridgeport including the intersections of Bishop Avenue and Connecticut Avenue, Lincoln Avenue and Arlington Street, Gregory Street and Columbia Street, East Washington Street and East Main Street, and Seaview Avenue at the I-95 exit ramp.

Flash Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-21 09:30:00 to 09-JUL-21 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACK ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Kings Highway East (Route 1) was closed in both directions at Chambers Street in Bridgeport due to flooding.

Flash Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-21 07:41:00 to 09-JUL-21 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DARIEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Vehicles were stalled in flood waters under the I-95 overpass on Tokeneke Road in Darien.

Flash Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-21 07:46:00 to 09-JUL-21 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALMADGE HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were closed due to heavy flooding in Darien.

Flash Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-21 08:06:00 to 09-JUL-21 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONG RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire units were responding to numerous incidents involving vehicles with occupants stranded in flood waters throughout Stamford.

Flash Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-21 07:50:00 to 09-JUL-21 10:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHIPPAN PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Vehicles were stranded in 2 feet of flood water on Benjamin Street in Old Greenwich.

Flash Flood in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-21 08:36:00 to 09-JUL-21 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Water Street was closed and impassable at Olive Street in New Haven due to flooding.

Flash Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-21 09:30:00 to 09-JUL-21 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACK ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Johnson Drive was closed due to flooding from Black Rock Turnpike to Fiske Street in Fairfield.

Flash Flood in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-21 14:30:00 to 09-JUL-21 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIBBS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Yantic River at Yantic exceeded its minor flood stage of 9.0 feet at 2:30pm EST. The river crested at a height of 9.10 feet twice, once at 3:00pm EST and again at 3:30pm EST before falling back below flood stage by 4:15pm EST.

Flash Flood in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-21 09:40:00 to 09-JUL-21 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERIDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flowing flood waters up the the hood of cars were reported on Cook Avenue in Meriden.