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Over 13,500 Without Power In Danbury: Eversource

Mayor Boughton: "Quite a mess"

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The National Weather Service predicts the storm will drop 2 to 4 inches of rain on southern Connecticut with some areas receiving up to 6 inches of rain, which could lead to some flooding.​
The National Weather Service predicts the storm will drop 2 to 4 inches of rain on southern Connecticut with some areas receiving up to 6 inches of rain, which could lead to some flooding.​ (Shutterstock)

UPDATE: As of 9:45 p.m. Eversource is reporting 13,639 power outages in Danbury, which represents 36.39 percent of the city.

DANBURY, CT — Utility company Eversource has reported that 12,545 customers were without power in the city as Tropical Storm Isaias moved across the state around 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday.

Mayor Mark Boughton took to Twitter to warn residents that the city may be in for a long slog:

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The worst of the storm has moved through Connecticut, but not before leaving a big impact. Widespread tree damage was reported, but rain and flooding was less of a worry thanks to the storm's quick speed.

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