Connecticut · Preparedness Guide

Connecticut is the third-smallest state but sits in one of the most active severe weather corridors on the East Coast. Long Island Sound moderates temperatures but also funnels storm surge into the shoreline communities from Stonington to Greenwich. The Connecticut River — running straight through the center of the state — floods after every major tropical system. Inland Connecticut's hilly terrain produces fast-running streams that flash flood with little warning. The October 2011 nor'easter dumped 12 inches of wet snow on full-leaf trees and knocked out power to 830,000 customers — the worst power outage in state history at the time. Preparation in Connecticut means understanding that a small state can have big consequences.