7 days of no sun and lots of rain has definately made sure that we are no longer in a daught…but now we are worried about flooding.

“GREENWICH, Conn. — Flooding concerns have prompted Gov. Jodi Rell to order inspections of rivers, dams and streams.

Rell says the Connecticut River was below flood stage Thursday morning after several soggy days. But rain is continuing to fall.

Rell says inspectors will check dams and other structures to make sure they are not compromised or at risk of overflow.

Most flooding in Connecticut has been minor to moderate, but state officials are monitoring several rivers in Fairfield County.

Greenwich First Selectman James Lash says officials declared a local state of emergency Wednesday night as dams on the Byram River filled to high levels.

Officials also issued an evacuation warning telling residents to prepare to leave and brought in rescue boats, but evacuations were not necessary as the water receded.

Lash says the evacuation warning was lifted Thursday. But the local state of emergency will probably remain in place until Friday as officials monitor how the dams handle additional rain.”

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There is more rain on the way too…

…good news though, is that we will hopefully see sunshine by late Saturday.

(nope, nothing but the rain)

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