Officials are keeping an eye on the Housatonic River after recent heavy rains swelled the waterway above flood levels.
The river was at 13.48 feet as of 11:30 a.m. Friday. The flood level is 11 feet.
Shelton Police Chief Joel Hurliman said Friday about 11:30 a.m. that low-lying areas of the Maples area of Shelton were under about six to eight inches of water.
He said that the river is expected to crest at 8 p.m. Friday, but since water levels are difficult to predict, residents should exercise caution.
“Our experience with the Maples is the water goes up rather quickly and down somewhat slowly,” Hurliman said.
While still drivable, Hurliman advised residents in low-lying areas to move their cars to higher ground, and to check their boats and docks to make sure they’re secure.
Click here for a website that tracks the level of the Housatonic at the dam.
Click here to track the Housatonic River at Gaylordsville.
Click here to track the river at Great Barrington, Mass.
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Housatonic River at Stevenson Dam until Saturday evening.
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The National Weather Service forecast for Shelton called for a 30 percent chance of more precipitation Friday afternoon, and a 20 percent chance Friday night.
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