CONNECTICUT, USA — Connecticut is dealing with day two of heavy rain, adding to flash flooding concerns across the state.
Rain blanketed the state Tuesday morning causing flash flooding in areas including New Haven.
A flood watch is in effect for Tuesday, however as the evening goes on, the rain is expected to taper off.
Downpours caused headaches in the New Haven area as streets flooded, prompting closures and even suspended bus service at the State Street station.
On Monday, parts of Connecticut also saw flash flooding and a tornado warning as storms moved through in the afternoon.
A widespread one inch to three inches of rain is expected, but in the torrential downpours, a few places could see higher amounts of up to 5 inches to 7 inches of water.
Over the last 24 hours, almost seven inches of rain has fallen in the Sterling area of the state. About six inches of rain has fallen in the Norwich area. Other areas of the state like Windsor Locks have received just over two inches of rain.
Here are the two-day rain totals as of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday:
- Norwich 7.24”
- Moosup 7.20”
- Sterling 7.20”
- North Guilford 7.01”
- Durham 6.31”
- Thomaston 6.15”
- North Stonington 5.98”
- Bethany 5.94”
- Wallingford 5.76”
- Middlefield 5.75”
- Shelton 5.67”
- Andover 5.06”
- Burlington 4.58”
- Danbury 4.57”
- West Thompson 4.50”
- Torrington 4.75”
- Lyme 4.33”
- Southington 3.75”
- Hamden 3.74”
- Windsor Locks 3.73”
- Avon 3.70”
- Newington 3.57”
- Danielson 3.57”
- Hartford 3.27”
- New London 3.15”
- Willimantic 3.14”
- Manchester 2.98”
- Westport 2.95”
- Coventry 2.94”
- Noank 2.64”
- Branford 1.81”
- Westbrook 1.31”
- Clinton 0.66”
Drivers should never drive through flooded roadways. Experts say road beds may be washed out under flood waters, and to not drive through due to the driver not knowing what's happening under the water or how deep it may be.
If floodwaters rise around your car experts, say to abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely. You and the vehicle can be quickly swept away. Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control, and possible stalling. A foot of water will float many vehicles. Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including SUV's and pick-up trucks.
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Jennifer Glatz is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at jglatz@fox61.com.
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