On Sept. 1, Tropical Depression Ida tracked northeasward from the central Appalachians and arrived in southern New England late in the day as a remnant low. The low moved rather swiftly across southern New England, reaching the coastal waters east of Massachusetts by 7 AM EDT on Sept. 2.  Heavy rain of 4.5 to 6.5 inches fell in northern Connecticut, with the most intense rain falling from the evening on the 1st to the early morning on the 2nd. There was widespread flash flooding.  As a result of the heavy rainfall and extensive flooding, Governor Lamont issued a State of Emergency for the state of Connecticut.

Flash Flood in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 02-SEP-21 05:30:00 to 02-SEP-21 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Bristol, boat rescues occurred at a small condominium complex on Main Street, along the Pequabuck River, which went out of its banks.  Multiple additional roads were flooded due to the Pequabuck River.

Flash Flood in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 02-SEP-21 05:30:00 to 02-SEP-21 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH WINDSOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In South Windsor, the Podunk River overflowed its banks, flooding the first floor of the Mill on the River Restaurant.

Flash Flood in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 02-SEP-21 05:30:00 to 02-SEP-21 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAPPING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Vernon, for the second time in two months, swiftly flowing flood waters from the Hockanum River inundated a roadway connecting Hartford Turnpike (Route 30) to the Colonial Corners shopping plaza, a hotel, and a few other businesses.  Over 100 guests at the hotel were stranded, with local officials creating an off-road path onto I-84 to get stranded guests out.

Flash Flood in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 02-SEP-21 00:35:00 to 02-SEP-21 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANCHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Manchester, the Hop Brook overflowed its banks and inundated a large portion of Charter Oak Park.  In addition, farther north, portions of East Center Street (Route 44) were flooded.

Flash Flood in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 02-SEP-21 05:00:00 to 02-SEP-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST HARTFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

In West Hartford, the Dept. of Public Works sent a Twitter photo showing that a large stretch of Fern Street, from Mountain Road to North Main Street, was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 02-SEP-21 05:00:00 to 02-SEP-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST HARTFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

In East Hartford, Willow Brook went out of its banks, inundating parking lots and roadways at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium.  Roads and buildings also were flooded elsewhere in town, including several homes.

Flash Flood in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 02-SEP-21 06:55:00 to 02-SEP-21 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Andover, the Hop River overflowed its banks, causing flash flooding on Long Hill Road, Bunker Hill Road, and Parker Bridge Roads.

Flash Flood in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 02-SEP-21 08:19:00 to 02-SEP-21 10:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINVILLE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

In Plainville, there was a media photo of flood waters nearly up to the bottom of a stop sign at a dumpster site on Norton Place.

Flash Flood in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 02-SEP-21 05:29:00 to 02-SEP-21 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGEWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

In Bristol, the Copper Mine Brook overflowed its banks at the intersection of Mix Street and Farmington Avenue, flooding the busy intersection, nearby roadway, and some adjacent businesses and parking lots. Multiple additional roads were flooded.