Jun 22, 2024
A stationary front was draped across the area on June 22nd under a warm and moist airmass. PWAT values near 1.8 to 2 inches along with MUCAPE values of 1000 to 1500 J/kg allowed for the development of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall on the order of 1-2 per hour rates. Rainfall totals in southern Connecticut were anywhere from 1- 2 inches.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1192522). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in New Haven County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.