Flood Warning Issued for Litchfield County as Housatonic River Approaches Flood Stage

Alert Details

A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Albany, NY. The alert is in effect for the Housatonic River at Gaylordsville starting late Thursday evening and is expected to remain in place until Saturday afternoon.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Litchfield County, CT. The primary area of concern is the Housatonic River at Gaylordsville, including surrounding low-lying areas in the vicinity of New Milford.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists in the affected area are advised to avoid flooded roads and riverbanks. The NWS recommends monitoring local weather updates and following safety protocols. Additional safety information can be found at http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for this region. As of 3:00 AM EDT on Thursday, the river stage was recorded at 7.6 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 8.0 feet this afternoon, reaching a predicted crest of 8.3 feet by Friday morning. At the 8.0-foot flood stage, water is known to reach the New Milford Foundry and Young’s Field Road.

Timeline

• Warning Effective: Thursday, March 12, at 11:00 PM EDT
• Expected Crest: Friday morning, March 13, at 8.3 feet
• Recession: The river is forecast to fall below flood stage late Saturday morning.
• Warning Expiration: Saturday, March 14, at 5:00 PM EDT