Flash Flood Warning — Fairfield County, Connecticut
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 3 at 4:43AM EDT until August 3 at 7:45AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
FFWOKX The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Fairfield County in southern Connecticut... Putnam County in southeastern New York... Rockland County in southeastern New York... Northern Westchester County in southeastern New York... * Until 745 AM EDT. * At 443 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 1.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Danbury, New City, Ossining, Peekskill, Monsey, Nanuet, Haverstraw, T
Effective August 3, 2026 at 4:43 AM ET · Expires August 3, 2026 at 7:45 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Upton NY
Expires
August 3, 2026 at 7:45 AM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Also In Effect For
This same Flash Flood Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Fairfield County, Connecticut?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 3, 2026 at 7:45 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Fairfield County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Putnam County, Rockland County, Westchester County.