Flood Advisory — New Haven 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 5:32AM EDT until August 3 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, including the following counties, Fairfield and New Haven and southeast New York, including the following county, Westchester. * WHEN...Until 845 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 530 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated showers with embedded thunderstorms approaching from the southwest. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - 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... Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Norwalk, Danbury, Milford, Shelton, Port Chester, Southbury, New Canaan, Newtown, Fairfield, Greenwich, Hamden, Stratford, Trumbull, Westport, Ridgefield, Darien and Monroe. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 3, 2026 at 5:32 AM ET · Expires August 3, 2026 at 8:45 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Upton NY
Expires
August 3, 2026 at 8:45 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.
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This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for New Haven 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 8:45 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for New Haven County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Fairfield County.