Numerous Roads Flooded, Thousands Lose Power As Elsa Slams CT

CONNECTICUT — The sun is shining in western parts of the state as Tropical Storm Elsa slowly departs the state, but the powerful storm's impacts will continue through the rest of the day and night.

The National Weather Service said more showers and possibly strong thunderstorms will move into Fairfield County between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. which could produce "damaging wind gusts" and a chance for more flash flooding.

For all of southern Connecticut, a flood warning for urban area and small streams is in effect until 7 p.m.

"At 1:12 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain has fallen throughout the morning into early this afternoon. Residual flooding from this earlier rain is still ongoing in some locations within the warned area. Also, some area rivers and streams may exceed their banks from excess and delayed runoff within the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen," the weather service said.

Some locations that will experience flooding include:
Bridgeport, New Haven, Waterbury, Norwalk, Meriden, Milford, Middletown, Wallingford, Norwich, Shelton, Naugatuck, New London, Guilford, Southbury, Wolcott, Colchester, Clinton, East Hampton, Old Saybrook and Durham.

And a flash flood watch remains in effect until 4 p.m. Friday for Hartford, Tolland and Windham counties. A total of 2-4 inches of rain fell in northern Connecticut.

"There is a threat for significant urban and poor drainage flash flooding, as well as flash flooding of small streams. A few larger tributary rivers may go into minor flood," the weather service said.

In northern Connecticut, scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible up until 11 p.m. Another quarter of an inch of rain is possible tonight. Stamford has reported the most rain thus far at 5.1 inches, according to the weather service.

Here are some scenes from across CT as shared on social media:

Reported delays, lane closures on CT's major roadways as of 5:50 p.m. Friday:

HARTFORD - Delays. I-84 Eastbound is congested between Exits 48 and 51 (0.8 miles). Reported Friday, July 9 at 2:06 pm.

NEWTOWN - Delays. I-84 Eastbound is congested between Exits 9 and 13 (3.7 miles). Reported Friday, July 9 at 2:59 pm.

MIDDLEBURY - Delays. I-84 Eastbound is congested between Exits 16 and 18 (2.0 miles). Reported Friday, July 9 at 3:01 pm.

SOUTHBURY - Crash (Overturned Motor Vehicle) on I-84 Westbound between Exits 16 and 15. The right lane is closed. Reported Friday, July 9 at 4:21 pm.

W. HARTFORD - Delays. I-84 Westbound is congested between Exits 44 and 41 (1.9 miles). Reported Friday, July 9 at 4:58 pm.

CHESHIRE - Crash (Vehicle Fire) on I-84 Westbound between Exits 28 and 26. The 2 left lanes are closed. Reported Friday, July 9 at 5:43 pm.

HARTFORD - Delays. I-91 Northbound is congested between Exits 27 and 29 (0.9 miles). Reported Friday, July 9 at 3:14 pm.

MERIDEN - Delays. I-91 Southbound is congested between Exits 19 and 17 (1.2 miles). Reported Friday, July 9 at 4:25 pm.

WETHERSFIELD - Crash (Police Activity) on I-91 Southbound between Exits 25S and 25N. The right and center lanes are closed. Reported Friday, July 9 at 5:30 pm.
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WESTPORT - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 19 and 16 (5.9 miles). Reported Friday, July 9 at 4:06 pm.

STAMFORD - Delays. I-95 Northbound is congested between Exits 9 and 27 (19.3 miles). Reported Friday, July 9 at 1:51 pm.

BRANFORD - Delays. I-95 Northbound is congested between Exits 53 and 55 (2.3 miles). Reported Friday, July 9 at 4:45 pm.

ORANGE - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 46 and 38 (8.0 miles). Reported Friday, July 9 at 5:11 pm.

MILFORD - Delays. I-95 Northbound is congested between Exits 40 and 42 (2.4 miles). Reported Friday, July 9 at 5:27 pm.

HEBRON - Route 94 CLOSED between Murphy Road and West Street because of Roadway Washed Away. Reported Friday, July 9 at 12:07 pm.

CANTERBURY - Route 169 CLOSED near Buck Hill Road because of a tree down in wires. Reported Friday, July 9 at 1:40 pm.

ROCKY HILL - Ferry Update Rocky Hill Ferry. Closed due to Flooding, Reported Friday, July 9 at 1:47 pm.

WOODSTOCK - Route 169 CLOSED near Route 197 because of a Tree down in Wires.. Reported Friday, July 9 at 2:40 pm.

STRATFORD - RT110 (River Road) is closed in both directions at Main Street Putney due to trees, utility poles and power lines down in the roadway. Due to this road closure, motorist are advised to seek an alternate route. Reported Friday, July 9 at 1:51 pm.

STAMFORD - Delays. RT15 Northbound is congested between Exits 38 and 51 (17.2 miles). Reported Friday, July 9 at 1:46 pm.

STRATFORD - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 52 and 48 (3.9 miles). Reported Friday, July 9 at 1:47 pm.