Connecticut Severe Flood Watch | Effective 09/12/2026 23:07

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued September 13 at 2:07AM EDT until September 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 12, 2026 - 11:07pm
Expires: 
September 13, 2026 - 9:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of southern Connecticut, including the following area, Northern New Haven. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding in poor drainage areas, rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers with heavy downpours and a few thunderstorms early Sunday morning into midday Sunday may lead to flooding. Average rainfall amounts are forecast to range from 1.5 to 2.5 inches with locally higher amounts 3 to 5 inches possible. Peak hourly rates could reach 1.5 to 2.5 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Northern New Haven
Forcast Office: 
NWS Upton NY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov