Severe weather alerts are in effect around the state as slow-moving storms head southbound through Connecticut, bringing heavy rains and thunder.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Middlesex and New Haven counties until 5:15 p.m.
One cell passed over Middletown and is moving southwest toward Cheshire and Hamden.
At the height of the storm, Stoneycrest Drive in Middletown was under three feet of water. At least one car stalled out and was stranded on the road, according to Mayor Daniel T. Drew. Fire officials arrived at the scene to rescue the passengers trapped inside.
The mayor said the catch basins on Stoneycrest were overflowing and that it could take some time for the water to subside. Residents of three nearby apartment buildings were asked to stay inside.
The water has drained and the road has since reopened.
Parts of Route 3 in Middletown were also flooded, and hail is coming down along Interstate 91 near the Meriden-Middletown line.
Portland is experiencing and heavy rains and lightning, according to town officials. Thunder and lighning in neighboring East Hampton have brought two inches of rain in the past hour alone.
Hail, gusty winds, lightning and heavy rains are also moving northwest through the area of Wolcott and Waterbury in New Haven County.
A smaller cell bringing lighting is moving south through Sharon and Salisbury.
Flood advisories are in effect for Middlesex, New London, Tolland and Fairfield counties until 5:30 p.m. and a flash flood warning has been issued for Fairfield County until 5:45 p.m.
The storm cells are capable of producing thunderstorms, pouring rains and localized flooding.
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