Hartford, Conn. – Heavy rain could trigger street flooding and rising waterways across northern Connecticut beginning Thursday afternoon, as a Flood Watch takes effect for Hartford, Tolland, and Windham counties through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are possible, with downpours expected to intensify Thursday evening and linger into early Friday afternoon. The region’s rivers, streams, and low-lying areas are especially vulnerable to excessive runoff and flash flooding.
Communities including Windsor Locks, Vernon, Putnam, and Willimantic are advised to prepare for potential travel delays, flooded intersections, and overwhelmed drainage systems. If you live in a flood-prone area, have sandbags or barriers ready and avoid parking near streams or storm drains.
The watch comes amid a humid air mass pushing up from the south, amplifying rainfall rates. While not uncommon in late July, this is the first widespread flood risk for the region in over a month.
The Flood Watch remains in effect until 2 p.m. Friday, and more warnings may follow if rain bands intensify. Stay tuned to local alerts and avoid unnecessary travel during heavy downpours.
