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Flash Flood Warning: Greenwich Police Close Several Roadways Flash Flood Warning: Greenwich Police Close Several Roadways
Flash Flood Warning: Greenwich Police Close Several Roadways The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Fairfield County. Greenwich Police Deputy Chief Mark E. Zuccerella said on Friday, Sept. 29, if you see flooded roadways to turn around. "Most flood deaths occur in vehicles," he said. "Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads." Due to the intense rains, the following roads are closed. 12 Fletcher Avenue 20 Ridgebrook 414 Roundhill  William Street West 535 North St. 42 North Water/under railroad bridge Riverside Road between Hycliff and Pecksland is accumulating a large amount of water at this t…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Not Over Yet: Flooding Remains Concern After Rounds Of Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area Not Over Yet: Flooding Remains Concern After Rounds Of Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area
Not Over Yet: Flooding Remains Concern After Rounds Of Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area The severe thunderstorms that brought torrential rain, frequent lightning, huge hailstones and damaging wind gusts have moved out of the area, but flooding will be a concern on Tuesday, July 23. Most of the steady and strong storm activity ended by midnight, but thousands of residents in the region remain without power and scattered rounds of heavy rain have been making the morning commute a challenging one for many. Flash Flood Watches and Warnings will be in effect until noon Tuesday for most of the area as a cold front has finally pushed through, leading to cooler and comfortab…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flood Advisory: New Round Of Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area Flood Advisory: New Round Of Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area
Flood Advisory: New Round Of Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area A new round of thunderstorms sweeping through the area Tuesday night has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Flash Flood Warnings and Flood Advisories for the region.  The Flash Flood Warning, for Westchester, Rockland and Orange counties, is in effect until 9:45 p.m. Tuesday. The Flood Advisory, for Putnam and Fairfield counties, is in effect until 9:15 p.m. Just before 7 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area.  Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. Some locations that will experience flooding include New City, Newburgh, Midd…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flash Flood Warning: Heavy Rain Overspreads Area Flash Flood Warning: Heavy Rain Overspreads Area
Flash Flood Warning: Heavy Rain Overspreads Area This story has been updated. With rounds of heavy rain moving through the area, a Flash Flood Warning is now in effect for all of Fairfield County on Tuesday afternoon. The advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, lasts till 6:15 p.m. Tuesday. Heavy rain will cause flooding in the advisory area., the weather service said The rain is expected to remain heavy through the evening commute. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots. Some locat…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Power Outages Increase As Rainstorm Pounds Fairfield County Power Outages Increase As Rainstorm Pounds Fairfield County
Power Outages Increase As Rainstorm Pounds Fairfield County Flash Flood Warning Issued For Fairfield County With winds whipping upwards of 40 mph and a steady stream of rain pounding the area, hundreds of Fairfield County residents are in the dark after losing power due to the storm. In total, 700 Eversource customers - including more than 200 in Fairfield County - were reporting outages throughout Connecticut as of noon the storm continues to rage in the region, leaving an increased number of residents without power. Greenwich was hit hardest by the first phase of the storm, with 131 customers reporting outages. The rain is expected to last thro…

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by Zak Failla
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Flash Flooding Warning In Effect With Numerous Road Closures Flash Flooding Warning In Effect With Numerous Road Closures
Flash Flooding Warning In Effect With Numerous Road Closures Related story: Massive Tree Slams Into Westchester House With up to 2 inches of rain having already fallen, a Flash Flood Warning will be in effect until 2:15 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service said. The warn covers Westchester, Fairfield, Rockland and Orange counties. Just before noon, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across those areas, with flooding having already caused numerous road closures. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas and low lying spot…

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by Joe Lombardi