HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Heavy rains have led to flooding problems across Connecticut.
The National Weather Services has issued a flood warning for the Housatonic River, which has gone above flood stage near the Stevenson Dam in Monroe. The weather service has a flood watch is posted for the entire state, and numerous flood advisories.
They say many small streams are likely to overrun their banks and flooding is also expected in low-lying areas and streets with poor drainage
Forecasters say parts of Connecticut were receiving more than half an inch of rain an hour at times and could get more than 3 inches of rain before the storm system passes Thursday night.