Hartford, Connecticut – Residents across Hartford, Tolland, and Windham counties are under a Flood Watch as heavy rain threatens to bring 2 to 4 inches of rainfall and dangerous flash flooding starting Thursday afternoon and continuing into Friday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, the Flood Watch is active from 2 p.m. Thursday through 8 a.m. Friday, with downpours likely to cause rapid rises in rivers, streams, and flood-prone roads. Cities including Vernon, Windsor Locks, Hartford, Putnam, Willimantic, and Union are at highest risk for waterlogged roads and possible basement flooding.
Travel could quickly become hazardous, especially on Route 84 and other major corridors where ponding and flash flooding may occur. Local emergency managers urge drivers to avoid low-lying areas and never attempt to cross water-covered roadways. Residents in flood-prone neighborhoods should have evacuation plans ready and secure important items on higher ground.
This latest summer storm could bring the region’s heaviest July rainfall since 2021, with the ground already saturated from recent storms. Power outages and disrupted transit services are possible as conditions worsen.
Flood warnings or updates may be issued if rainfall intensifies. Residents should monitor alerts and prepare for rapidly changing conditions through Friday morning.
