Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website address into your favorite web browser URL bar: water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv The next statement will be issued this evening at 1115 PM CDT.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Housatonic River at Gaylordsville. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Flood stage. Water reaches New Milford Foundry and Young's Field Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:46 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.6 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood