Water rescues are currently underway in the Connecticut counties of New Haven and Fairfield following heavy rainfall that has caused a flash flooding emergency. The National Weather Service reported numerous water rescues and washouts in Central Fairfield to Northern New Haven Counties.
Approximately 6 to 10 inches of rain has already fallen in both counties, with an additional 2 inches possibly expected Sunday night. A flash flood emergency is in effect for parts of Fairfield and New Haven counties until 8 p.m., including the cities of Waterbury, Danbury, and the town of Fairfield.
The heavy rainfall has led to dangerous driving conditions, prompting several cities and towns, such as Stamford, Danbury, Southbury, and Naugatuck, to close roads. Southbury Police advised residents to stay in their homes due to flooded roads and emergency crews are responding to incidents and road closures.
On Sunday afternoon, heavy rainfall triggered a mudslide that caused a gas leak near an apartment complex in Danbury, leading to evacuations. Another apartment complex on Main Street in Danbury was also evacuated due to flooding.
Connecticut's Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department stated that the state's emergency operations center is monitoring the situation and has deployed an urban search and rescue team to Southbury. Additionally, at least two state parks were closed due to flooding, according to Connecticut State Parks.
