The warnings grew sterner as the morning wore on:
First “rain.” Then “heavy rain.” Then “Flash floods.” And the blaring alert: “Possible life-threatening flooding.”
It wasn’t that bad — mostly. Other parts of Connecticut got whacked worse, including a bridge collapse on Route 34 in Monroe.
But there was some intense flooding around town, particularly around the Saugatuck River in the northern sections. The photos below were shared on social media.
NOTE: The rain has eased, but the flooding may not be over. The next high tide is 11:05 p.m. — and it’s a full moon.
Geralyn Rella Brieg has lived here since 1998. She said this was the worst flooding in her yard since 2007.
Jack Whittle wrote: “The Saugatuck is high at Lees Pond. Those are swans enjoying my lower yard, next to my Adirondack chairs. The pond has an overspill dam. It must be roaring down there.”
Anandi Subramanian Wimmer posted this image, of the west branch of the Saugatuck River.
Deadman Brook, downtown (Photo/Sal Liccione)
Good morning Dan – FYI, Stevenson Dam did not break – but it also is not a flood control dam so the water just goes over. Lots of flooding and Route 34 has a bad collapse.
Thanks – I saw an erroneous message on social media. I’ll clarify this right now.