Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 Sunday morning at 800 AM EDT.

Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Connecticut... Yantic River near Yantic affecting New London County. For the Yantic River...including Yantic...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Yantic River near Yantic. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Flooding begins at several commercial structures along west Town Street in Yantic Flats. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:02 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:02 PM EDT Saturday was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 3.6 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.5 feet on 10/14/1990. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood