Aug 18, 2024
A coastal low pressure system led to prolonged periods of heavy rainfall in northwest Connecticut on August 18, 2024. Rainfall totals were greatest in southern Litchfield County where total accumulations ranged from 1.75 to 8.80. As a result, numerous instances of flash flooding were reported. Flash flooding led to numerous road closures, damaged roadways, and damaged business parking lots. Additionally, numerous home basements became flooded. The towns most impacted included Oxford, Roxbury, an
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1214751). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Litchfield County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.