Sep 5, 2022
A stationary front draped over the area on September 5th and 6th allowed for the development of slow moving thunderstorms. These thunderstorms produced torrential rainfall in an environment with precipitable water values 1.8-2 inches. Anywhere from 2 to 4 inches of rainfall fell in a several hour period with some localized spots receiving close to 6 inches of rain.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1057225). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in New London County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.