Torrington declares local state of emergency after storms leave thousands without power

TORRINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) – Mayor Molly Spino declared a local state of emergency in Torrington on Sunday after severe storms swept through Connecticut overnight, leaving thousands without power and causing widespread damage across the state.

Neighborhoods across Connecticut are dealing with the aftermath of the storms, which brought golf ball-sized hail, downed trees, and downed wires.

Eversource and United Illuminating customers across the state remain without power.

Torrington among hardest hit

The damage on Domain Avenue is hard to miss — two trees came down on top of a home, nearly hiding the structure underneath. The family who lives there said six trees fell on their property overnight.

Overnight, about 2,000 customers were without power in Torrington neighborhoods including Winthrop, Newfield, Pine Ridge, Laurel Hill Road, Hillside, and New Harwinton Road.

By morning, that number had more than doubled to more than 4,700 outages across the city.

Eversource, emergency crews, and the street department are working in Torrington.

Police said they are working to clear roads, assess damage, and respond to service calls.

Roads remain blocked

Downed trees, power lines, and debris are making travel difficult in several areas of Torrington. Several road closures remain in effect.

Drivers are reminded that any traffic light that is out should be treated as a four-way stop.

Police are urging residents to stay home if possible, slow down, and use extra caution.

Residents are also encouraged to check on elderly neighbors who may need assistance.

State of emergency declared

Mayor Spino’s declaration took effect immediately and remains in effect until terminated in writing by the mayor or acting mayor.

All emergency services personnel, public works crews, and essential city staff have been activated, and additional resources have been requested through the state of Connecticut.

No further details were released.

Eyewitness News will provide more details as soon as they become available.