Stamford’s Office of Public Safety and the National Weather Service are monitoring flooding potential for Stamford’s coastline. The National Weather Service has issued multiple Coastal Flood Advisories for our area. Widespread minor coastal flood impacts are expected today through Friday. Residents are reminded to take necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Stamford Hurricane Barrier

The Army Corps of Engineers will be staffing the Stamford Hurricane Barrier for this weather event.  Boaters are reminded to check the Hurricane Barrier status for potential gate operations be calling 203-348-8955 or at https://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Flood-Risk-Management/Connecticut/Stamford-Hurricane-Barrier/

Key Points from National Weather Service – New York

Latest NWS briefing as of Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7:07am

• WHAT - For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet  of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
• WHERE - In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New York, Southern Westchester County.
• WHEN - For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight tonight to 3 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday morning through Friday afternoon.
• COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS FRIDAY - Potential for widespread flooding of vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline, including roads, parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront. Numerous road closures are possible, and vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will potentially become flooded. Flooding will also extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays.
• COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS TODAY AND TONIGHT - Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS - There is the potential for additional rounds of coastal flooding through at least the weekend.

Best Practices & Safety Reminders

• Register for CTAlerts at: https://portal.ct.gov/ctalert/common-elements/common-elements/sign-up-for-ct-alerts
• Have multiple ways to get weather information (local news and radio stations, NOAA weather radios, National Weather Service, emergency alert notifications, etc.)
• Never drive on flooded or barricaded roads—TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN!

Find more preparedness information and resources at https://www.ready.gov/floods

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