Flash flood warning issued for New London County

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A flash flood warning has been issued for New London County until 12:15 p.m.

As much as 4 inches of rain has fallen Monday morning as a thunderstorm moved through the area, according to the National Weather Service. Another 1 to 2 inches is possible before the heaviest rain comes to an end.

A flash flood warning was issued for Litchfield County earlier Monday as heavy rain fell in an area that has seen as much as 10 inches of rain since Sunday. That warning expired at 8 a.m.

The flooding may include small creeks and streams, urban areas, streets and underpasses, and other poor drainage or low-lying areas.

In New London, several flooded roads are closed. There are varying degrees of flooding across the city. State police said it is impacting Broad Street, Bank Street, Garfield Avenue and Shaw Street.

Multiple homes in Kent have been evacuated due to the flooding.

Flooding has closed roads and caused damage across Connecticut on Monday.

Flooding has also closed J.A. Minetto State Park in Torrington and Indian Well State Park in Shelton, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Route 272 and several roads in Norfolk are closed for the foreseeable future.

Most of the rain will move out by late morning, but all of Connecticut could see scatters showers and storms through the afternoon.

A flood watch for the entire state remains in effect until Tuesday morning.

Tuesday will be hot with temperatures approaching 90 degrees.

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