Storms Topple Trees Onto Milford Home, Residents Unharmed
Multiple trees fell on a home on Colony Road in Milford overnight due to storms, narrowly missing sleeping residents. No injuries were reported, though a daughter's bedroom was affected. The incident also caused scattered branches, road debris, and power outages…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 13, 2026 —
MILFORD — Overnight storms caused multiple trees to fall onto a residence on Colony Road in Milford, narrowly missing sleeping occupants. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident, though a child’s bedroom sustained damage.
The falling trees occurred during severe weather conditions that swept through the area overnight. Residents within the home were asleep at the time the trees came down.
While the primary structure of the home remained intact, the falling trees did impact a daughter’s bedroom. The extent of the damage to the bedroom was not immediately clear.
In addition to the trees falling on the house, the storm created widespread debris throughout the neighborhood. Scattered branches and other road debris were reported on Colony Road and surrounding streets, complicating travel. The severe weather also led to scattered power outages impacting residents in the Milford area.
Emergency services responded to the scene following the incident. Further details regarding the specific types of trees, the exact timeline of the event, or the total number of residents affected were not immediately available.
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