Long Island Sound at New Haven (IN MLLW)
New Haven County, Connecticut
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What floods at each level
- 11.6 ft
Longshore Drive from LI sound becomes impassable with several feet of water. Two to three feet of inundation into roadway properties surrounding corner of Water Street and River Street along the West River.One to two feet of inundation across Long Wharf Drive and surrounding properties including IKEA shopping center.
- 9.6 ft
Homes surrounded by water in East Haven. Water up to car windows on Cosey Beach Avenue. Several neighborhood roads in Silver Sands Beach 2 to 4 feet of inundation. New Haven, 2 to 3 feet of flooding on Middletown avenue in front of Petrillos used auto parts, just east of Quinnipiac River.
- 9.2 ft
Two to three feet of flooding on Middletown Avenue in front of Petrillos used auto parts, just east of the Quinnipiac River.
- 8.6 ft
East Haven, about 1 foot of inundation on Ellis Road. Minor inundation at Bruce and Johnson's West. Inundation onto Route 146 and Limewood Avenue. Minor inundation of Westland Avenue and Bayview Beach. Minor inundation of Middle Avenue.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 1938 | 10.58 ft | — |
| Aug 30, 1954 | 9.58 ft | — |
| Oct 28, 2012 | 8.04 ft | — |
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