Flooding in downtown Westport on September 13, 2026.Patrick Sikes/For Hearst Connecticut MediaFlooding in Westport on September 13, 2026Patrick Sikes/For Hearst Connecticut MediaPhotos of flooding in Norwalk, Connecticut on September 13, 2026.Patrick Sikes/For Hearst Connecticut MediaPhotos of flooding in Norwalk, Connecticut on September 13, 2026 September 13, 2026.Patrick Sikes/For Hearst Connecticut MediaPhotos of flooding in Norwalk, Connecticut on September 13, 2026.Patrick Sikes/For Hearst Connecticut MediaPhotos of flooding in Norwalk, Connecticut on September 13, 2026.Patrick Sikes/For Hearst Connecticut MediaFlooding in Norwalk, Connecticut on September 13, 2026 2026.Patrick Sikes/For Hearst Connecticut Media Westport firefighters said Crescent Road was flooded Sunday morning. Courtesy of the Westport Fire Department I-95 in Westport flooded on September 13. Courtesy of Bob Whitworth Greenwich Police said Weaver Street flooded Sunday during a flash flood warning. They reminded the public not to attempt to drive through flooded roads. Courtesy of the Greenwich Police Department Flooding conditions are observed on Interstate 95 south between exits 19 and 18 in Westport on Sunday. Courtesy of the Connecticut Department of Transportation Greenwich police said Riverside Lane flooded Sunday during a flash flood warning. They reminded the public not to attempt to drive through flooded roads. Courtesy of Greenwich Police Department Flooding on Lewis Street in Fairfield, Connecticut, September 13, 2026 Contributed Photo Flooding in Norwalk, Connecticut, September 13, 2026 Patrick Sikes/For Hearst Connecticut Media Sunday events at the Norwalk Oyster Festival were canceled on September 13, 2026 due to severe weather. Patrick Sikes/For Hearst Connecticut MediaSunday events at the Norwalk Oyster Festival were canceled on September 13, 2026 due to severe weather. 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Courtesy of the Westport Fire DepartmentWestport officials said the city experienced significant flash flooding Sunday morning. Courtesy of the City of Westport Westport officials said the city experienced significant flash flooding Sunday morning. Courtesy of the City of Westport Westport officials said the city experienced significant flash flooding Sunday morning. after 7 a.m. at speeds up to 3 to 4 inches per hour. “Our fire, police, EMS, public works and dispatch crews continue to respond to calls throughout the city,” Westport officials said in a statement Sunday afternoon. “They are working in coordination with Eversource to secure or disconnect utilities when necessary and make affected properties safe. We also appreciate the commitment and support of our regional and state partners.” “Even when the rain lets up, standing water and other hazards may persist. If you experience an emergency at home or on the road, call 911,” they said. “We are assessing the extent of the damage and will continue to provide updates through the city’s emergency alerts, social media, website and news releases.” An alert issued shortly before 11:30 a.m. Sunday indicated that a flash flood warning would expire at 11:30 a.m. for southern Fairfield and southern Westchester counties. However, the alert said a flood watch remained in effect until 2 p.m. for southern Connecticut and southeastern New York. Article continues below this advertisement CT Insider meteorologist Dan Amarante said the second half of the day should clear up, as the late afternoon and evening “should offer much better conditions across most of the state.” The following municipalities were among those that experienced the most severe impacts from heavy rain and flooding: Westport In a series of posts on Facebook, the Westport Fire Department shared photos and videos of heavy flooding throughout the city. In one video, inches of water could be seen on Post Road. Article continues below this advertisement. One photo showed heavy flooding on Hillendale Street and Center Street, while another showed Greens Farms Road and New Creek Road were closed for the same reason. Westport Fire Chief Nicholas Marsan advised the public to stay home until the storm has passed due to “numerous incidents related to the storm, including motorists stranded in vehicles, flooded basements, carbon monoxide alarms and other emergencies.” As of 4:30 p.m., Route 1 had been closed at Bay Street in both directions for four hours due to flooding, according to the state Department of Transportation. Article continues below this advertisement. Bridgeport, near Bridgeport, also suffered severe flooding. In a post on Facebook, the Bridgeport Fire Department said crews “answered call after call, responded to a number of emergency calls and assisted residents across the city.” Firefighters shared photos of crews using a boat to rescue residents from their home. Another photo showed firefighters walking through water almost up to their chests. “When flooding made conditions especially dangerous, our firefighters did everything they could, including deploying fire department boats to rescue residents from flooded areas and get them to safety,” officials said. “Your courage, dedication and willingness to put yourself in harm’s way to help others is a powerful reminder of what it means to serve our community. As a reminder to our residents, never attempt to drive through flooded areas and always contact us for help.” Article continues below this advertisement. Bridgeport police responded to about 100 flood-related calls Sunday morning, Detective Jeffrey Holtz said. Many of the calls reported drivers stranded on flooded roads and needing to be towed. Norwalk As of 4:45 p.m., Route 1 had been closed in both directions between Scribner Avenue and Rampart Road since 12:57 p.m. due to flooding, according to the DOT. Old Saybrook In a post on Facebook, Old Saybrook firefighters said Elm Street at the railroad overpass was closed due to rising water. They said there were low wires around the city and noted that people should exercise caution, especially on Bokum Road. Article continues below this advertisement. There have also been closures and cancellations due to weather. Norwalk officials said their Oyster Festival would be canceled Sunday because of the forecast. And Sherwood Island State Park in Westport was closed due to severe weather. Fairfield “There are currently several vehicles trapped in flooding, and Fairfield police officers are responding to multiple reports of disabled vehicles and other weather-related calls,” Fairfield police said in a Facebook post. “Please remember that our underpasses routinely flood during periods of heavy rain.” Article continues below this advertisement. Greenwich The Greenwich Police Department reported road hazards on Bolling Plane and Jones Park Drive in that city due to the storm, and several road closures, including Riverside Lane, Sound Beach Avenue and Benjamin Street.
