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The power of rushing, rising water

Water -- it's a powerful force and one we shouldn't take lightly. Flooding isn't new for us New Englanders, but this is no ordinary spring. To understand the power of all that water is to understand the power of all that snow.

    • Know Your Flood Terminology

    Flood Watch:
    Flooding is possible. Tune in to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information.

    Flash Flood Watch:
    Flash flooding is possible. Be prepared to move to higher ground; listen to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information.

    Flood Warning:
    Flooding is occurring or will occur soon; if advised to evacuate, do so immediately.

    Flash Flood Warning:
    A flash flood is occurring; seek higher ground on foot immediately.

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    • Flood Safety Tips

    Flood Safety Tips

    Flooding is the nation's most common natural disaster and can happen in every state.

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    • Connecticut Weather Forecast

    CT Weather Forecast

    Some nice weather today, but changes ahead.

    • In Case of Emergency

    Emergency Supply Kit

    Here's a list of supplies for a basic emergency survival kit.

    • FloodSmart.gov
    • A Look Back

    A look back: March 2010 Flooding

    News 8's pictures and news stories from the severe 2010 flooding.

    • Tide Tables

    When is high tide?

    Check the tides for the Connecticut shoreline and Long Island Sound.

    • Report It!

    March 2011 Flooding Photos

    Flooding photos sent in from News 8 viewers around Connecticut.

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    • A Look Back at Flooding

    Flood photos from March 2010 storm

    Photos of the heavy rain and flooding from March 29-30, 2010.

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