A strong upper-level system brought widespread rounds of showers and thunderstorms to northwestern Connecticut on July 9-10, 2023. Northern and western portions of the county were hardest hit with rainfall amounts between 4 and 7 inches. This resulted in numerous reports of flash flooding and washed out roads and culverts.
A local declaration of emergency was issued in the Town of Norfolk following flash flood damage along Route 272. The damage along this road caused some homes to become isolated. A State of Emergency was also issued by Goshen First Selectman Todd Carusillo.

Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-23 14:41:00 to 09-JUL-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORNWALL BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A culvert running under train tracks near the Town of Cornwall was washed out by flash flooding.

Flash Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 10-JUL-23 05:00:00 to 10-JUL-23 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACEDONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two houses were evacuated along Preston Mountain Road due to rising flood waters.

Flash Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-23 13:30:00 to 09-JUL-23 14:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORNWALL BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A culvert running under train tracks near the Town of Cornwall was washed out by flash flooding.

Flash Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 10-JUL-23 05:00:00 to 10-JUL-23 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple Roads were closed along the US Route 7 corridor as well as Schaghticoke Road from floodwaters caused by the swollen Housatonic River in the Town of Kent.

Flash Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 10-JUL-23 04:45:00 to 10-JUL-23 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH CANAAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A section of Route 63 in Falls Village from Cobble Road to Barnes Road was closed due to flooding.

Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 10-JUL-23 06:45:00 to 10-JUL-23 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH CANAAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A section of Route 63 in Falls Village from Cobble Road to Barnes Road was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-23 13:00:00 to 09-JUL-23 14:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH NORFOLK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several portions of Route 272 were washed out due to flash flooding between Bruey Road to Route 263 in Goshen. Numerous side roads were also closed including Smith Road, Old Goshen Road, Estey Road and Meekertown Road.

Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-23 14:41:00 to 09-JUL-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH NORFOLK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several portions of Route 272 were washed out due to flash flooding between Bruey Road to Route 263 in Goshen. Numerous side roads were also closed including Smith Road, Old Goshen Road, Estey Road and Meekertown Road.

Flash Flood in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 09-JUL-23 13:40:00 to 09-JUL-23 15:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSTED
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Only one lane was passable along portions of Colebrook River Road near Winsted due to flash flooding.