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Stamford Warned Of Flood Dangers With Heavy Rain

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- After heavy rain pounded northern Fairfield County on and off Thursday afternoon, a flash flood warning remained in effect for the county, the National Weather Service said.  

A woman waits under an umbrella for a bus on Wooster Street in Danbury on Thursday afternoon.

A woman waits under an umbrella for a bus on Wooster Street in Danbury on Thursday afternoon.

 Photo Credit: Karen Tensa
The carnival at the Danbury Fair Mall was slated to open Thursday but heavy rains put a damper on activities.

The carnival at the Danbury Fair Mall was slated to open Thursday but heavy rains put a damper on activities.

Photo Credit: Karen Tensa
by The Daily Voice

At about 5 p.m., Doppler Radar continued to indicate thunderstorms producing flash flooding throughout the area, the weather service said. 

About 2 to 3 inches of rain has fallen over portions of the area, it said. But continued rain will exacerbate flooding conditions and lead to new areas of flooding. 

The heaviest rain fell in Ridgefield, Danbury, Georgetown, Wilton and Redding as well as in the greater surrounding area. Flooding was reported along Main Street, West Street, Beaver Brook Road and Shelter Rock Road in Danbury. 

An urban and small river flooding advisory has been issued for all of Fairfield County.

Excessive runoff will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, roadways, highways and underpasses. If you encounter flooding on a roadway, do not drive your vehicle into the water. Turn around and find another route.

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