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Flooding under the Metro North bridge at Crystal Street and East Main in Stamford on Monday, April 16, 2018.

Media: Stamford Advocate

STAMFORD — A heavy band of rain passing over the city caused a deluge and a few road closures during the late morning on Monday.

Jefferson Street was temporarily closed from Cherry Street and Canal Street due to flooding and Elm Street between Cherry Street to South State Street was also closed. Both streets were opened up at about 1 p.m after the worst of the storm passed.

Lt. Tom Scanlon said tow trucks had to rescue the occupants of two vehicles that were stuck in the water. One of the rescues occurred under the Elm Street Metro North bridge and the other was stranded at Jefferson Street and McGee Avenue.

Newfield Drive was also closed from Newfield Avenue to Shadow Lane due to downed wires.

Dorlen Road was also closed between Oaklawn Avenue and newfield Avenue for a possible water main break caused by the large amount of runoff.

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Cars and trucks fording the flooding waters under the Metro North bridge at East Main Street and Crystal Street on Monday morning.
Cars and trucks fording the flooding waters under the Metro North bridge at East Main Street and Crystal Street on Monday morning.
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Cars and trucks fording the flooding waters under the Metro North bridge at East Main Street and Crystal Street on Monday morning.
Cars and trucks fording the flooding waters under the Metro North bridge at East Main Street and Crystal Street on Monday morning.
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Cars and trucks fording the flooding waters under the Metro North bridge at East Main Street and Crystal Street on Monday morning.
Cars and trucks fording the flooding waters under the Metro North bridge at East Main Street and Crystal Street on Monday morning.
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A fire engine drives down Jefferson St., which was closed to traffic due to flooding, and past an unattended car on Harborview Ave. in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
A fire engine drives down Jefferson St., which was closed to traffic due to flooding, and past an unattended car on Harborview Ave. in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Photo: Michael Cummo / Hearst Connecticut Media
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A city crew works to fix a suspected water main break, which may have been caused by a backup of flood water, on the corner of Newfield Ave. and Dorlen Rd. in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
A city crew works to fix a suspected water main break, which may have been caused by a backup of flood water, on the corner of Newfield Ave. and Dorlen Rd. in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Photo: Michael Cummo / Hearst Connecticut Media
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Cars drive slowly through a flooded area on Pumping Station Rd. after rain in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Cars drive slowly through a flooded area on Pumping Station Rd. after rain in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Photo: Michael Cummo / Hearst Connecticut Media
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Cars drive slowly through a flooded area on Harborview Rd. after rain in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Cars drive slowly through a flooded area on Harborview Rd. after rain in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Photo: Michael Cummo / Hearst Connecticut Media
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An unattended car sits on Harborview Ave. as flood waters climb several inches on Harborview Ave. in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
An unattended car sits on Harborview Ave. as flood waters climb several inches on Harborview Ave. in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Photo: Michael Cummo / Hearst Connecticut Media
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A city crew works to fix a suspected water main break, which may have been caused by a backup of flood water, on the corner of Newfield Ave. and Dorlen Rd. in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
A city crew works to fix a suspected water main break, which may have been caused by a backup of flood water, on the corner of Newfield Ave. and Dorlen Rd. in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Photo: Michael Cummo / Hearst Connecticut Media
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Cars weave slowly through a flooded area on Pumping Station Rd. after rain in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Cars weave slowly through a flooded area on Pumping Station Rd. after rain in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Photo: Michael Cummo / Hearst Connecticut Media
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Cars drive slowly through a flooded area on Harborview Rd. after rain in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Cars drive slowly through a flooded area on Harborview Rd. after rain in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Photo: Michael Cummo / Hearst Connecticut Media
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Cars drive slowly through a flooded area on Pumping Station Rd. after rain in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Cars drive slowly through a flooded area on Pumping Station Rd. after rain in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Photo: Michael Cummo / Hearst Connecticut Media
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Cars drive slowly through a flooded area on Harborview Rd. after rain in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Cars drive slowly through a flooded area on Harborview Rd. after rain in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Photo: Michael Cummo / Hearst Connecticut Media
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Cars drive slowly through a flooded area on Pumping Station Rd. after rain in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Cars drive slowly through a flooded area on Pumping Station Rd. after rain in Stamford, Conn. on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Photo: Michael Cummo / Hearst Connecticut Media