A Nor'easter centered off the Delmarva coast produced an extended period of heavy rainfall across the area as it tracked very slowly to the northeast. This caused widespread flooding across portions of Southern Connecticut.  Major flooding occurred in New London County.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 30-MAR-10 12:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAYBROOK PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 315.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Old Saybrook Police Department on Main St. suffered severe flood damage to the building, stored equipment and records after 8 inches of water accumulated in the basement.  The Parks and Recreation Department building also in Old Saybrook and the Senior Center in Westbrook also suffered from minor flood damage.  In Clinton, widespread damage to houses from flooding was reported across town.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, CONNECTICUT
From 30-MAR-10 12:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A mudslide at the Newfield St. apartment complex in Middletown left the concrete foundation of one of the buildings exposed with a sheer drop to the Coginchaug River below.
Total rainfall amounts received across Middlesex County ranged from 5.14 inches in Portland to 5.67 inches in Clinton.

Flood in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 30-MAR-10 12:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERIDEN MARKHAM ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Cars were stuck in water covering Centennial Ave. in Meriden.  Many basements were also flooded throughout the town of Meriden.

Heavy Rain in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 28-MAR-10 18:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: (BDR)BRIDGEPORT MEM
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Total rainfall recorded at Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Bridgeport was 3.84 inches. In addition, total precipitation for the month of March was 10.19 inches which broke the old record of 9.40 inches set in 1953.

Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 30-MAR-10 10:30:00 to 30-MAR-10 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Super saturated grounds caused a 70 ft. tree to fall on a house on Great Plains Rd in Danbury.  Another tree fell on a house on Hudson Dr. in New Fairfield, taking down the utility wires from the road to the home.  The sewer system backed up into the Bethel Police Dept. on Plumtrees Rd. and was inundated by a mix of rain water and raw sewage.

Flood in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 30-MAR-10 15:47:00 to 31-MAR-10 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUILFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Long Hill Rd. in Guilford was closed with moderate flooding occurring.  Over a dozen basements at the Wharton Brook Dr. and Louis Circle were flooded in Wallingford.
Total rainfall amounts received across New Haven County ranged from 4.15 inches at Tweed New Haven Regional Airport in New Haven to 5.75 inches in Wallingford.

Flood in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 29-MAR-10 12:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEDYARD CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

In Ledyard, Lambtown Road Extension was closed due to flooding.

Flood in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 30-MAR-10 05:50:00 to 31-MAR-10 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIELD CREST ESTATES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Groton, Route 117 between US-1 and Groton Public Library located at 52 Newtown Rd. was closed due to flooding. In Old Mystic, Route 27 was closed at the Groton-Stonington town line due to flooding with water rescues being performed by Old Mystic Fire Dept.

Flood in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 30-MAR-10 11:45:00 to 31-MAR-10 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERSAILLES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Routes 32 and 163 in Montville were closed in both directions due to flooding.  Several water rescues were performed on Maple Ave. also in Montville as well as on I-395 in Norwich and various roads in Salem.

Flood in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 30-MAR-10 19:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIELD CREST ESTATES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Old Mystic, raging waters from a small stream that empties into the Mystic River tore out a small bridge on Route 184, flooded numerous homes and businesses, such as the Old Mystic General Store, post office and Old Mystic Mill on Main St., as well as trapped cars. Route 27 nearby remained closed and River Rd. was eventually closed as well.
Total rainfall amounts received across New London County ranged from 6.04 in Old Lyme to 8.60 in Mystic.

Flood in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 29-MAR-10 18:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST NEW LONDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 260.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Groton, many streams were above bankfull and numerous homes experienced basement flooding.

Flood in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 30-MAR-10 15:30:00 to 31-MAR-10 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIELD CREST ESTATES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A bridge on Shewville Rd. in Groton was washed out.

Flood in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 30-MAR-10 05:45:00 to 31-MAR-10 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAFTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.10M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Major flooding occurred on the Quinnebaug River at Jewett City.  The river crested at 23.26 ft. at 0630 EST on March 31, 2010 and remained above flood stage until the morning of April 1.  As a result, roads were damaged by flood waters including, South Main St. A retaining wall was also damaged on School St.  A woman nearly electrocuted herself while attempting to unplug a clothes dryer.  Water inside the walls of her 24 Wedgewood Dr. apartment caused the wire to become live and she was badly shocked and taken to the hospital.  Coincidentally, 13 other apartments were evacuated after the ceilings collapsed inside the first and second-floor apartments.  The Jewett City sewage treatment plant also located on Wedgewood Dr. suffered severe flooding and the National Guard was called in to assist in the efforts to keep raw sewage from backing into homes and into the Quinebaug River.

Flood in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 29-MAR-10 12:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 165.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

In the Griswold neighborhood of Jewett City, many roads were damaged by flood waters, including Sheldon Rd., Campbell Rd., Bitgood Rd., Coal Pit Hill Rd., Popple Bridge Rd., Colonel Brown Rd. and Geer Rd.  A house sustained damage on Pachaug Pond. and a bridge on Sheldon Rd. was closed because of damage.

Flood in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 29-MAR-10 18:45:00 to 31-MAR-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHWICHTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Major flooding occurred on the Yantic River at Yantic.  The river crested at 13.23 ft. on March 30, 2010 at 1600 EST.  As a result, West Town St. was closed at several intersections, including Case St., Sholes Ave. and at I-395. Sections of the New London Turnpike were closed as was the Canada Bridge on Sherman Rd.  The Yantic Voulnteer Fire Dept. on Yantic Rd. sustained damage due to flood waters.

Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 30-MAR-10 05:30:00 to 30-MAR-10 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHIPPAN PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

In Stamford, many basements were flooded on Cedar Heights Rd. and in the Shippan Point area.

Flood in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 30-MAR-10 10:30:00 to 30-MAR-10 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COS COB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread basement flooding occurred throughout New Canaan and extending into the Old Bridgeport area.  This was exacerbated by storm surge in the Old Bridgeport area, which caused the closing of Sound Beach Ave. between Lincoln Ave. and Vista Avenue.  Widespread small stream flooding was also reported in New Canaan.
Total rainfall amounts received across Fairfield County ranged from 3.84 inches at Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Bridgeport to 4.78 inches in Shelton.

Flood in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 30-MAR-10 04:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKS FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In Stonington and N. Stonington, numerous roads were closed and reports of numerous houses with serious basement flooding, up to 3 ft. high, was received.  The intersection of Montauk Ave. and Mistuxet Ave. just outside of Mystic was also closed due to flooding.  Several basement offices in Stonington Town Hall on Elm St. were flooded.  Floodwaters also caused extensive damage to the bridge over Shunock Brook on Wyassup Rd. between Avery Ln. and Main St., and a historic 150 year old building that houses the Watermark Cafe and the Village Hardware Store.  Lantern Hill Rd, Grindstone Hill Rd., Loin Hill Rd. and Pinewoods Rd. were completely washed out and in need of major repairs.

Flood in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 29-MAR-10 10:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIELD CREST ESTATES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous roads were closed in Mystic and Pawcatuck due to flooding. In the Birdland neighborhood of Pawcatuck, Route 1 was closed from Spellman Dr. to S. Anguilla Rd.  Residents on Milan Terrance experienced basement flooding.  In Mystic, Route 1 was closed near Bishop's Cove. Portions of Pequot Trail, Jerry Brown Rd. near the Aquarion Water Co. and Coogan Blvd were also closed.  A small bridge on Collins Rd. was also badly damaged from flooding.

Flood in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 29-MAR-10 13:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEQUETEQUOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

In Stonington, a bridge on Greenhaven Rd. between Palmer Neck Rd. and Route 1 that spans over what is usually a small creek that flows into the Wequetequock Cove was destroyed by flood waters.  A large section of the road was also washed away and several nearby homes were flooded.

Flood in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 29-MAR-10 18:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAWCATUCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Pawcatuck River Bridge located on W. Broad St. and the Stillman Ave. Bridge over the Pawcatuck River were closed due to the concern that debris in the raging waters pounding the side of the roadways were damaging the integity and stability of the bridges.  Several businesses along the river experienced damage due to flooding.