Flood Advisory — Fairfield County, Connecticut
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 3 at 3:44AM EDT until August 3 at 6:45AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, including the following county, Fairfield and southeast New York, including the following counties, Putnam and Westchester. * WHEN...Until 645 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 344 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Danbury, Sherman, Brewster, Ridgefield, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Carmel, Yorktown Heights, Patterson, Putnam Lake, Brewster Hill, Golden's Bridge and Peach Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 3, 2026 at 3:44 AM ET · Expires August 3, 2026 at 6:45 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Upton NY
Expires
August 3, 2026 at 6:45 AM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
Other Active Alerts in Connecticut
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Fairfield County, Connecticut?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 3, 2026 at 6:45 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Fairfield County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Westchester County, Putnam County.