Fairfield Warns Coastal Residents To Be Prepared For Flooding

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The National Weather Service has issued a costal flood watch for the area, and the Fairfield Emergency Management team is warning residents to be prepared for some coastal flooding as the approaching storm moves into the area.

Coastal residents in Fairfield are being warned to be prepared for flooding as the upcoming snow storm passes over coastal regions.
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01/22/2016 2:30 p.m.

Officials are recommending that residents in areas prone to flooding move their vehicles to higher ground. There is parking available at Veterans Park (909 Reef Road) as well as the Fairprene lot on Mill Plain Road, across from the Parks and Recreation facility.

There are two high tides, one at 10:28 a.m. and another at 10:57 p.m. Saturday. There are indications that the second high tide could be worse and have a greater impact than the first, according to the National Weather Service.

The Weather Service reports that tides could be 2 1/2 to three times above normal Saturday morning, with mild to moderate coastal flooding Saturday evening with more widespread flooding of vulnerable shore roads and properties.

A coastal flood watch means that conditions are favorable for flooding to develop. Residents are asked to monitor local media in case conditions should change dramatically for the worse.

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