PRESS RELEASE
On August 18, 2024, our area received heavy rainfall causing massive flooding issues in multiple surrounding communities.
Several roads in Ansonia were closed last evening due to flooding. Roads closed last evening included Wakelee Avenue and Franklin Street.
Additionally, part of a retaining wall on North Main Street behind Assumption Church and School collapsed.
Emergency services, including the Ansonia Police Department, Ansonia Fire Department and Ansonia Public Works responded to the locations to mitigate the damage.
As the Naugatuck River increased to flooding levels, a precautionary closing of all of the flood gates was completed. This was coordinated with Metro North who stopped all train travel on the line.
The Emergency Operations Center was activated and is monitoring.
On August 19, 2024, the Naugatuck River levels receded to levels that allowed the flood gates to be reopened. All gates are now open. Metro North is assessing the entire line before resuming train service.
Assumption Church and School are operating as normal with the exception of a section of the rear parking lot that is blocked off for safety reasons.
As of August 19, 2024, at 1000 hours, North Main Street remains closed between Main Street and Fourth Street. Rail service has not been resumed. All other roads in the City are open.
Further updates will be given as needed.
This is shared from the APD Facebook page.
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