Did Hurricane Diane flood Waterbury, CT?

Yes, Hurricane Diane in August 1955 dropped catastrophic rain on already saturated ground, killing 87 people in the Naugatuck Valley in one of the worst inland flood disasters in New England history.

What is Waterbury, Connecticut's record low temperature?

Waterbury's record low is minus 18°F.

What is Waterbury, Connecticut's record high temperature?

Waterbury's record high is 103°F.

Why does the Naugatuck Valley flood so badly in Waterbury, CT?

The Naugatuck valley's narrow geometry concentrates rainfall runoff, making the city prone to flooding extremes, as demonstrated catastrophically during Hurricane Diane in 1955.

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