HARTFORD, Conn. — The whole state is under a Flood Watch through Tuesday as storms roll through southern New England.
A flood advisory has been issued for towns and cities stretching from New London, Middlesex, New Haven, Fairfield, and Litchfield counties.
Fairfield County was briefly under a Tornado Warning at 4 p.m. Monday as the storm moved its way into the state. The warning is now canceled.
The state can expect heavy rain and possible flash flooding as the downpours continue into Tuesday evening.
With the ongoing drought, the rain is much-needed, but all of the rain is a lot for the dry ground to handle in a short period of time.
A widespread 1" to 3" of rain is expected, but in the torrential downpours, a few places could see higher amounts of up to 5" to 7", according to FOX61 meteorologists. This is why flash flooding is a concern.
The town of West Hartford is asking residents to be prepared for floods.
For those who own a sump pump, plug it in and put it to work now to ensure it's working.
Homeowners can also clear out any gutters and drains, move items stored on the basement floor to a higher location, and keep important documents and items in waterproof containers.
To reduce street flooding, residents are asked to help remove debris from the top of any nearby catch basins.
After the storm, any flash flooding may take time to subside and drain out.
Do not drive through or play in any standing water. Also, do not try to go through any blocked-off areas.
There are over 1,000 Eversource customers without power as of 10 a.m. Tuesday.
There are currently 68 UI customers without power.
Leah Myers is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at lmyers@fox61.com
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