Flooding Closes Roadways, Steer Clear Of Coe, Short Beach: EHPD

Extensive and dangerous flooding has closed roads with police advising folks avoid driving if possible.

By Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff

Jul 21, 2026 4:13 pm EDT

With high tide later today, and more forecasted rain, driving is dangerous. Turn around. Don’t drown. (East Haven Fire Chief Matthew Marcarelli)

EAST HAVEN, CT — East Haven police are asking motorists to avoid the area of Coe Avenue / Short Beach road due to extensive flooding at that intersection.

The road is currently closed and impassible, police said. “Please seek an alternate route if you have to get south of Short Beach Road.”

Police said they’ll provide an update “once the flooding subsides.”

“Please stay off the roads if possible while this storm passes,” police said.

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