Flood Warning Extended; Farmington River at "Levels Unseen in 50 Years"

Flooding in Windsor caused by Irene's rains have become a sight to see, which can be verified by the residents who have travelled to Bart's and Pleasant Street to catch a glimpse and a photo of the Farmington River.

As of 12:50 on Tuesday, the National Weather Service extended a flood warning for Harford County, reporting that the Connecticut River has not yet crested, and the Farmington River has reached levels "unseen in 50 years."

According to the Northeast River Forecast Center, the Farmington River (measured in Simsbury) has well surpassed its flood stage level of 12 feet, and is expected to crest, or peak Tuesday afternoon. Last observed at 11:16 a.m. on Tuesday, the river crested at just over 15.5 feet.

The National Weather Service, using preliminary data, has reported that the Farmington River's crest "may have been the highest crest since 1955."

The Natioal Weather Service also reported that the Connecticut River's crest may be its highest crest since 1987.

The Connecticut River, the Northeast River Forecast Center reports has surpassed its flood stage level by more than 8 feet. With flood stage of 16 feet (measured in Hartford), the river was observed at more than 24 feet around 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday. The river is expected to continue to rise and crest just before reaching 24.5 feet, the Center reports.