Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Fairfield County in southern Connecticut... Northwestern New Haven County in southern Connecticut... Eastern Putnam County in southeastern New York... Northern Westchester County in southeastern New York...

* Until 415 PM EDT.

* At 1223 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy downpours and thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen this morning, with several with several area small rivers and streams still running high or rising. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 1.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area through 4 pm. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy downpours and thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Stamford, Waterbury, Danbury, Shelton, Naugatuck, Southbury, New Canaan, Wolcott, Mount Kisco, Mahopac, Lake Carmel, Sherman, Brewster, Newtown, Greenwich, Trumbull, Cheshire, Ridgefield, Monroe and Bethel.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FAIRFIELD, CT ... NEW HAVEN, CT ... PUTNAM, NY ... WESTCHESTER, NY

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.