URBAN FLOODING HAS SUBSIDED…MOST SMALL RIVERS ARE CRESTING AT THIS TIME…UPDATED RAINFALL MAP SHOWN TO THE RIGHT…CLEANUP IS BEGINNING ACROSS THE STATE…

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URBAN FLOODING HAS SUBSIDED…MOST SMALL RIVERS ARE CRESTING AT THIS TIME…UPDATED RAINFALL MAP SHOWN TO THE RIGHT…CLEANUP IS BEGINNING ACROSS THE STATE…

The map to the right shows updated rainfall data provided by the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS).  CoCoRaHS is sponsored by NOAA and their data is used in the official Public Information Statements issued by the NWS.  Total rainfall was somewhat dependent on the movement of thunderstorms and bands of rain overnight which is the reason for some variability in the totals for rainfall gages which are relatively close to each other.   

In general, total rainfall in southern Connecticut ranged between 5” – 9” and the majority of the rain fell in a 4 – 6 hour period overnight.  Rainfall in northern Connecticut generally ranged from 4” – 6” and fell in a longer 10 – 12 hour period. 

Most urban and small stream flooding has subsided and cleanup is beginning.  The Yantic river in Norwich has crested at 11.8 feet (major flooding) and is beginning to slowly fall.  The Housatonic river at Stevenson Dam is cresting near 17 feet (moderate flooding).  Other rivers such as the Farmington and Connecticut rivers are forecast to crest Friday morning. 

As of 11:00 AM, Eversource and UI were reporting a total of 13,372 customers without power across the state. 

The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security will continue to monitor current conditions.