...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...

Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County.

Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties.

For the Connecticut River...including Hartford, Middle Haddam...
Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Connecticut River at Hartford.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Flooding is expected along the river in
portions of Wethersfield, Glastonbury and Rocky Hill. The high
waters and swift flows will disrupt some cross river ferry
services. Upstream of Hartford flooding will continue to affect
portions of Windsor. Immediate river roads may become impassable.
Further downstream flooding will likely result in the evacuation
of low lying areas along River Road in Cromwell and River Road in
Portland. Flooding increases along the river from Middletown to
Old Saybrook.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 15.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to 21.1 feet Sunday
evening.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 500 PM EDT.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following
areas, Hartford CT and Tolland CT and western Massachusetts,
including the following areas, Eastern Franklin MA, Eastern
Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Western Franklin MA, Western
Hampden MA and Western Hampshire MA.

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Moderate to heavy rains Friday morning through Saturday
morning will bring 2-3 inches of rain to the watch area.
Given the wet antecedent conditions and already high flows,
minor to moderate river flooding is expected across much of
the CT river.  Minor street and nuisance flooding is
possible, but flash flooding is unlikely.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.