07/05/2026
Just a heads up to check those sump pumps and make sure you’re curtain drains and gutter downspouts are clear. Looks like a lot more rain is headed our way.
While much of the state gets 1”-3”” of rain Sunday evening into Tuesday morning, there’s potential for a narrow swath of 4”-8”. The question is, where exactly does it set up? Some of our high resolution guidance suggests it may be more likely somewhere in southern CT if it happens in the state. But the location won’t be something we can nail down with confidence. It’s one of those days where we hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Make sure you have a way of getting weather alerts Monday and Tuesday. Also, check the sump pump. Some temporary road closures may be possible at times too.
This is why we are talking about the potential for flooding even though we’re in a drought. If you get 4”-6” in a 6 hour window, that’s enough to push smaller rivers and streams over the edge or overwhelm storm drains. Even rivers that start super low.
