Numerous Flood Warnings, Road Closures Announced: Here's Where, What To Know

CONNECTICUT — A powerful storm dropped several inches of rain on Connecticut in a short period of time, and it has led to numerous flood warnings being issued across the state as of Wednesday morning.

Additionally, many roads and highways across the state are also closed due to the effects of the storm. (See below for those details).

Eversource is currently reporting 2,500 power outages across the state.

"Our First Alert Weather Day continues this morning, but things are improving rapidly," wrote WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "The heaviest rain is out of the state and the winds, while still gusting between 25-35mph, are not as strong as just several hours ago. We saw peak wind gusts between 50-60mph during the late evening and early morning hours. We also experienced 2-4″ of rain statewide. Given all the rain, combined with melting snow, several of our area rivers are surpassing flood stage. River Flood Warnings have been issued for the Yantic, Housatonic, Farmington, Still and Naugatuck Rivers." (Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).

Here is a look at the flood warnings across Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

***Southern Connecticut flooding warning details

NEW LONDON COUNTY, CT — The National Weather Service in Upton has extended the flash flood warning for a dam break on the Yantic River below Fitchville Pond Dam in central New London County in southern Connecticut until 6:45 p.m.

"At 1237 PM EST, county dispatch reported the potential failure of Fitchville Pond Dam.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the potential failure of Fitchville Pond Dam.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding is possible in areas downstream from the Fitchville Pond Dam along the Yantic River.

The nearest downstream town is Bozrah, Fitchville, located 0.1 mile.

This includes the following streams and drainages:

Pearson Brook and Yantic River.

Flooding is occurring along the Yantic River.

CT DHEMS reports people are trapped in buildings and homes in and around the area.

A flood warning has now been issued for parts of New Haven County until 3:15 p.m. as the Pomperaug River at Southbury is now in major flood stage.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- At 102 PM EST, Flooding is continue to occur in the warned area along the Pomperaug River in Southbury. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- The Pomperaug River at Southbury is in moderate flood stage.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include: Waterbury, Naugatuck, Southbury, Middlebury, Beacon Falls, Bethany and Oxford.

A flood warning is in effect until further notice for the Housatonic River at Stevenson Dam.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flood stage with numerous homes in the Maples area of Shelton affected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:31 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 15.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet this morning. The river is expected to gradually fall dropping below moderate flood stage Wednesday afternoon, however it is expected to then remain above flood stage.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

A flood warning is in effect until just after midnight for the Still River at Brookfield.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water gets into some buildings near the river. Many roads closed and parking lots flooded. Please listen to emergency management for additional information.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 16.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 11.1 feet late this evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

A flood warning is in effect until late Thursday evening in New London County for the Yantic River near Yantic.

Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:31 AM EST Wednesday was 13.5 feet.

Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.1 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening.

Flood stage is 9.0 feet.

Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.7 feet on 09/21/1938.

****Hartford/Tolland County flood warning details

A flood warning is in effect until 4 p.m. for Hartford and Tolland counties.

"At 1216 PM EST, Doppler radar has indicated that the heavy rain has come to an end. However...runoff from the earlier heavy rain and snowmelt will continue to result in flooding of small rivers and streams. Many gages continue to indicate smaller rivers and streams still rising.

This includes the following streams and drainages...

The Quinnipiac River at Southington which was still rising and very close to major flooding! The North Branch of the Park River remains above flood stage as well.

Additional small rivers and streams will also experience
flooding.

Some locations that will experience flooding include: Hartford, New Britain, West Hartford, Bristol, Manchester, East Hartford, Enfield, Southington, Glastonbury, Newington,
Vernon, Windsor, Wethersfield, South Windsor, Farmington, Simsbury, Bloomfield, Berlin, Rocky Hill and Avon.

A flood warning is in effect until Friday afternoon for the Farmington River at Simsbury.

At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins with numerous roads and residences affected. Evacuations may be needed along various roads in Avon and Simsbury, including Riverside Road in Simsbury. Flooding also begins to affect low lying sections of Bloomfield and East Granby. Follow the directions of emergency management officials and obey all road closures.

Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 14.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

A flood warning is in effect until 2 p.m. for Tolland/Windham County. "At 700 AM EST, Doppler radar has indicated that the heavy rain has come to an end. However...runoff from the earlier heavy rain and snowmelt will continue to result in flooding of small rivers and streams. Many gages continue to indicate maller rivers and streams still rising.

This includes the following streams and drainages: The Willimantic River at Coventry, The Quinebaug River at Quienebag, and The Mount Hope River at Warrenville.

- Some locations that will experience flooding include: Worcester, Shrewsbury, Mansfield, Windham, Plainfield, Westborough, Grafton, Willimantic, Killingly, Holden, Webster, Southbridge, Auburn, Northbridge, Oxford, Clinton, Millbury, Charlton, Coventry and Spencer.

Latest delays/road closures on the state's major roadways via the state Department of Transportation:

SOUTH WINDSOR - Road Work on I-291 Westbound between Exits 4 and 1 (3.1 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 9:33 am.

VERNON - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 66 and 65 in effect today until Thursday, January 11 at 3:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 7:30 am.

CHESHIRE - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 26 and 35 (12.2 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The left and center lanes are closed. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 9:11 am.

WILLINGTON - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 70 and 74 (11.8 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right and center lanes are closed. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 10:13 am.

NORTH HAVEN - Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 12 and 10 in effect today until 2:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 8:48 am.

NORTH HAVEN - Road Work on I-91 Northbound between Exits 10 and 12 (2.4 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 8:51 am.

ROCKY HILL - Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 23 and 21 (3.5 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 9:09 am.

ENFIELD - Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 49 and 48 (1.7 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 9:21 am.

MERIDEN - Road Work on I-91 Northbound between Exits 17 and 18 (1.1 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 9:25 am.

ENFIELD - Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 49 and 48 (1.7 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 12:41 pm.

N. STONINGTON - Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 93 and 92 in effect today until 3:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 8:13 am.

WESTBROOK - Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 65 and 64 in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 12:49 pm.

GREENWICH - Delays. I-95 Northbound is congested between Exits 2 and 5 (3.4 miles). Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 11:52 am.

WETHERSFIELD - Road Work on RT 3 N/B RIGHT LANE in effect today until 3:00 pm. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 8:44 am.

ANSONIA - RT 115 CLOSED @ FATHER SALEMI DR because of Crash W/ WIRES DOWN . Reported Tuesday, January 9 at 10:22 pm.

REDDING - RT 207 CLOSED @ MAIL COACH RD DUE TO WATER OVER THE ROAD. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 1:58 am.

WOODBURY - RT 47 CLOSED @ RT 132 DUE TO WATER OVER THE ROAD. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 2:16 am.

WASHINGTON - RT 202 CLOSED @ MYGATT RD FOR WATER OVER THE ROAD . Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 5:24 am.

SALEM - RT 354 CLOSED @ RT 82 FOR WATER OVER THE ROAD. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 5:33 am.

SOUTHINGTON - RT 10 CLOSED @ BIRCH ST FOR WATER OVER THE ROAD. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 6:13 am.

KENT - SR 827 (South Kent Rd) Is Closed at The New Milford TL, Pole down in roadway. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 6:14 am.

HEBRON - RT 85 is closed at North Pond Rd, Due to Flooding. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 6:43 am.

WOODSTOCK - RT 171 is closed at Old Hall Rd, due to flooding. . Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 7:23 am.

GRANBY - RT 539 (MT Rd) closed at Cider Heights Rd Because of a crash (Car vs Pole). Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 9:03 am.

ROXBURY - RT 317 IS Closed at Bacon Rd, Due to flooding. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 9:07 am.

NEW MILFORD - RT 7 is closed at Bridge ST, due to flooding. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 9:09 am.

DANBURY - RT 806 ( Newtown Rd) is closed at Eagle Rd, Due to Flooding. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 9:14 am.

REDDING - RT 53 is Closed at Diamond La Due to flooding. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 9:24 am.

BETHEL - RT 53 IS CLOSED AT FJ CLARK DUE TO FLOODING. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 9:49 am.

SOUTHINGTON - RT 322 CLOSED @ S. END RD WATER OVER THEB ROAD . Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 9:54 am.

SOUTHINGTON - RT 10 IS CLOSED AT CLARK ST DUE TO FLOODING. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 10:23 am.

SOUTHINGTON - RT 10 IS CLOSED AT GROVE ST DUE TO FLOODING. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 10:25 am.

LEDYARD - Route 117 CLOSED at Church Hill Road because of tree down (In Roadway with wires). Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 11:11 am.

NORWICH - Route 642( Washington Street) is closed in both directions at Route 2 due to flooding. Due to this road closure, motorist are advised to seek an alternate route. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 11:31 am.

NORTH HAVEN - Road Work on RT 15 Northbound between Exits 63 and 64 in effect today until 2:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 8:41 am.

NORWALK - Road Work on RT 15 Southbound between Exits 40A and 38 in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 9:44 am.

E. HARTFORD - Road Work on RT 2 Westbound between Exits 5D and 4 (2.9 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 9:27 am.

SHELTON - Road Work on RT 8 Southbound between Exits 14 and 13 in effect today until 3:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 9:14 am.

MIDDLETOWN - Road Work on RT 9 Northbound between Exits 24 and 25 (1.0 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 9:35 am.

DANBURY - Road Work on US7 Northbound between Exits 9 and 11 (5.1 miles) in effect today until 1:00 pm. Expect lane closures. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 8:42 am.

DANBURY - Road Work on US7 Southbound between Exits 10 and 8 (4.6 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 9:22 am.

RIDGEFIELD - Route 7 Ethan Allen Highway CLOSED at Branchville Road because of flooding. Reported Wednesday, January 10 at 5:59 am.