Lamont Declares State Of Emergency Due To Ida Impacts

CONNECTICUT — The remnants of Hurricane Ida pounded the state relentlessly late Wednesday and early Thursday leaving behind historic rain totals and major flooding across the state.

Almost everyone saw between 3-7 inches of rain, and some areas received more than eight inches. Several flood warnings remain in effect Thursday.

Gov. Ned Lamont signed a declaration of civil preparedness emergency in response to the widespread flood damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.

“The filing of this declaration will help provide state and local emergency management officials with the necessary tools to aid the impacted areas in safely recovering from this record-breaking rainfall that we received overnight,” Lamont said.

Here's a breakdown of all the warnings and watches in effect:

Fairfield, New Haven County

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Fairfield and New Haven County until 6:15 p.m. At 10:07 a.m. fooding is ongoing in the warned area from earlier heavy rain. Between 5 and 8.5 inches of rain have fallen according to radar estimates.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include: Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury, Meriden, White Plains, Milford, Middletown, Wallingford, Shelton,
Naugatuck, Port Chester, Ossining, Peekskill, Guilford, Southbury, New Canaan and Wolcott.

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New flood warning for New Haven, Middlesex and New London County

The National Weather Service in Upton has extended the flood warning until 6 p.m.

At 10:24 AM, flooding is ongoing in the warned area from earlier heavy rain. Between 4 and 8 inches of rain have fallen.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include: Jewett City, Meriden, Middletown, Wallingford, Norwich, New London, Guilford, Colchester, Clinton, East Hampton, Groton, Old
Saybrook, Durham, Salem, Chester, Mystic, Waterford, East Lyme, Ledyard and North Branford.

Flash flood warning is in effect until 3 p.m. for Hartford, Tolland and Windham County.

At 10:10 AM, gauge reports indicated that heavy rain had fallen across the warned area. Between 4 and 6.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include: Worcester, Springfield, Hartford, New Britain, West Hartford, Bristol, Manchester, Chicopee, East Hartford, Enfield, Southington, Westfield, Holyoke, Shrewsbury, Glastonbury, Newington, Vernon, Windsor, Agawam and West Springfield.

Several area rivers were rising towards or had crested above Moderate Flood Stage. This included the following rivers; the Mount Hope River at Warrenville, the Quinnipiac River at Southington, the Hockanum River at East Hartford, and the North Branch Park River in Hartford. Rivers that were in minor flood included the Quinebaug River at Quinebaug, and the Willimantic River at Coventry. There are likely other ungaged rivers and streams that are producing minor to
moderate flooding in the warning area.

Flood warning for Yantic River near Yantic affecting New London County

"Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas," the weather service cautions. "Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles."

The Flood Warning continues for the Still River At Brookfield.

At 1:45 a.m. the stage was 13.8 feet and flood state is 12 feet. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5 feet this morning. At 14.0 feet, The river begins to flood roads and parking lots.

The Flood Warning continues for the Housatonic River At Stevenson Dam until late Saturday.

At midnight the stage was 15 feet and flood stage is 11 feet. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon.

Major issues on CT's roadways

Updated: 10:20 a.m.

News 12 CT reporter John Craven shared this video on social media.

TRUMBULL - Road Work on RT25 Northbound between Exit 9 and Route 111 (3.4 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The 2 left lanes are closed. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 7:27 am.

TRUMBULL - Road Work on RT25 Southbound between Exits 9 and 8 in effect today until 5:00 pm. The 2 left lanes are closed. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 9:08 am.

TOLLAND - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 68 and 67 (3.8 miles) in effect today until 4:49 pm. The 2 left lanes are closed. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 9:49 am.

STRATFORD - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 32 and 35 (2.1 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 10:29 am.

GREENWICH - Road Work on RT15 Northbound between Exits 28 and 29 (0.8 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 10:34 am.

ROCKY HILL - Road Work on I-91 Northbound between Exits 24 and 25 (1.8 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 11:50 am.

WATERTOWN - RT 132 Road CLOSED @ LITCHFIELD RD because of WATER OVER RD (In Roadway). Reported Thursday, September 2 at 3:45 am.

EAST HADDAM - Route 82 CLOSED between Route 151 and Boardman Road because of a tree in wires. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 4:09 am.

COLUMBIA - RT 66 CLOSED @ WEST ST because of WATER OVER RD . Reported Thursday, September 2 at 4:11 am.

FRANKLIN - Route 32 CLOSED at New Park Avenue because of a tree down in wires. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 4:16 am.

NEW CANAAN - Route 106 Old Stamford Rd CLOSED at Lapham Rd because of flooding. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 5:07 am.

STRATFORD - Route 113 @ Railroad Bridge CLOSED because of flooding. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 5:31 am.

SALEM - Route 82 CLOSED at Hagen Rd due to water over road ( ). Reported Thursday, September 2 at 5:42 am.

COLCHESTER - SR 354 CLOSED @ Parum Rd due to water over road ( ). Reported Thursday, September 2 at 5:46 am.

WESTBROOK - Route 166 CLOSED between Route 166 & Route 153 because of tree down. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 5:47 am.

WESTBROOK - Route 166 CLOSED between Route 166 & Route 153 because of tree down. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 5:47 am.

FAIRFIELD - Rt 135 CLOSED between RT 135 & Barlow Rd because of Tree down. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 5:59 am.

NEW MILFORD - Route 202 CLOSED @ Route 67, Route 7 & Bridge St due to water over road. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 6:22 am.

ROCKY HILL - Ferry CLOSED due to high waters until further notice. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 6:28 am.

MANSFIELD - Route 195 CLOSED @ Chaffeeville Rd due to water over road ( ). Reported Thursday, September 2 at 6:33 am.

EAST HADDAM - RT82 CLOSED between Creek Row and Rt 149 due to flooding. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 6:48 am.

LISBON - Route 169 by the Lisbon / Canterbury Town Line CLOSED, road CLOSED due to flooding. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 6:50 am.

NORWICH - SR642 BOTH DIRECTIONS CLOSED at Case Street because of Flooding. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 6:51 am.

BETHEL - RT53 CLOSED between Nashville and Francis J Clarke Rds. due to flooding. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 6:53 am.

WOODSTOCK - Route 171 CLOSED @ Old Hall Rd due to water over road ( ). Reported Thursday, September 2 at 7:06 am.

E. HARTFORD - Route 44 CLOSED @ Long Hill Dr due to water over road ( ). Reported Thursday, September 2 at 7:55 am.

LISBON - Route 169 CLOSED at Ames Road because of Water over the roadway. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 8:08 am.

CROMWELL - RT9 Southbound, EXIT 19 OFF RAMP CLOSED because of Emergency Road Work (Maintenance). Reported Thursday, September 2 at 9:14 am.

SOUTHINGTON - RT10 CLOSED at Clark Street due to flooding. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 9:25 am.

MANSFIELD - Route 44 CLOSED @ Depot Rd because of Crash (1 Vehicle). Reported Thursday, September 2 at 10:15 am.NEW BRITAIN - Crash (3 Vehicle) on RT72 Westbound between Exits 7 and 6. The left and center lanes are closed. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 11:15 am.

Images/video of flooding across CT