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Flash Flood Warning for Litchfield, CT

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Litchfield
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What is happening

At 859 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Watertown. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law...

What the bulletin says to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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Bulletin details

At 859 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Watertown. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported flash flooding in Watertown with several roads closed. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Thomaston, Oakville, Woodbury Center, Terryville, Watertown, Plymouth, Woodbury, Delano Field, Minortown, Reynolds Bridge, North Woodbury, Hotchkissville, Plymouth Green, Hancock, Pomeraug, Tolles, Allentown, Pequabuck and Terryville Station.

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Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 8:59PM EDT until August 7 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

    Official revision
  2. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 8:01PM EDT until August 7 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

    Official revision

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Albany NY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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