Massive Flash Floods Trigger Evacuations in Connecticut: Mudslides and Water Rescues
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Southwestern Connecticut experienced severe flash flooding on August 18, 2024, due to heavy rainfall, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Flash Flood Emergency.
Rainfall totals ranged from 5 to 9 inches across Fairfield and New Haven counties, with some areas expecting an additional inch.
The flooding caused significant road washouts and stranded vehicles in cities like Stamford, Danbury, and Southbury.
In Danbury, a mudslide at the Woodland Hills Complex led to a gas leak and evacuations.
Video footage showed severe flooding in Southbury, with streets overtaken by rushing water and drivers struggling through dangerous conditions.
Local officials urged residents to stay off the roads, warning of displaced manhole covers and vehicles getting stuck in floodwaters.
Emergency responders conducted multiple water rescues and worked to barricade flooded areas to ensure public safety.
The heavy rainfall was expected to subside by late Sunday evening, but the region faces a challenging recovery in the days ahead.
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