A stationary front near the area forced torrential thunderstorms in a tropical airmass resulting in widespread flash flooding in CT. The first round of thunderstorms occurred early in the morning on July 16th. Another round of thunderstorms occurred later in the afternoon. The tropical airmass had CAPE values 1500 - 2000 J/kg with PWATs 2.2-2.4 inches. The torrential thunderstorms produced rainfall rates as much as 3 inches an hour. Rainfall amounts totaled a widespread 2-4 inches across Connecticut with localized spots seeing as much as 5 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 16-JUL-23 09:50:00 to 16-JUL-23 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding taking place in neighborhoods on the southside of New Haven with high standing water with some impassible roads.

Flash Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 16-JUL-23 12:00:00 to 16-JUL-23 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: (DXR)DANBURY MUNI AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding along Miry Brook Rd resulting in a prolonged stretch of standing water with road closures.

Flash Flood in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 16-JUL-23 16:10:00 to 16-JUL-23 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGEWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Pequot Ave closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 16-JUL-23 12:15:00 to 16-JUL-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOLCOTT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Spindle Hill Road closed due to flood waters washing out portion of the road.

Flash Flood in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 16-JUL-23 07:40:00 to 16-JUL-23 08:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding with closures at Watertown Ave and Southbound Route 8 connection.

Flash Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 16-JUL-23 07:52:00 to 16-JUL-23 08:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Filmore Ave closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 16-JUL-23 12:01:00 to 16-JUL-23 12:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL PLAIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Picture shows car on beaver Brook Road trapped in flood waters up to the car window.

Flash Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 16-JUL-23 07:35:00 to 16-JUL-23 08:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL PLAIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Mill Plain Road closed in Danbury with flooding. Multiple water rescues ongoing in town.

Flash Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 16-JUL-23 07:33:00 to 16-JUL-23 08:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Road closures due to flooding at West Street and Beaverbrook Road off of Federal Road. White street between Federal Rd and Meadow is also closed.

Flash Flood in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 16-JUL-23 14:54:00 to 16-JUL-23 15:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW LONDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Bank Street impassible at the intersection of Shaw Street due to flooding.