SIMSBURY, Conn. -- Rains caused by the nor'easter caused the banks of the Connecticut River to flood Tuesday.

Channel 3 Eyewitness News reporter Katy Zachry reported that drivers were pulling off of Route 9 in Middletown Tuesday to witness the flooding first hand.

"I've never seen it at this level -- it's amazingly high," said Tom Lavery, of Rocky Hill.

Zachry reported that all of the rainwater and melting snow from northern New England has yet to make its way to Connecticut. The Connecticut River is often slow to show the effects of major rain and melting snow, and is expected to reach major flood level on Wednesday.

The river is considered being at major flood level when its waters reach 15.5 feet high.

"The road is 40 feet from the river's edge, so this always floods when we have big rain like this," said Chuck Meyers, of Middletown.

The river's water filled Harbor Park restaurant's parking lot Tuesday.

The governor deemed some parts of the state disaster areas after the heavy rain that began over the weekend, contributing to flood conditions.

Channel 3 Eyewitness News reporter Hena Daniels reported from Simsbury along Riverside Road, where flood conditions literally made for a river along the street and submerged a nearby bridge.

Daniels reported the neighborhood's electricity was cut off on Monday and officials ordered a voluntary evacuation.

One family after another was evacuated on Tuesday via rescue boat after the river rose from the banks and into some of the houses in the neighborhood.

"It's pouring in my basement," said Jackie Michaud, of Simsbury.

Michaud evacuated from her house on Monday and returned for a rescue mission of her own the next day, retrieving her rabbits, Honeybuns and Bunnybuns.

"I got my waders, so I was up to my legs in water," Michaud said.

Fire officials rescued at least one woman who called the fire department because she and her two dogs were unable to get on their own.

Rescue teams said it's always better to be cautious if you're unsure about evacuating.

"We advise people if there is any concern at all, contact your fire department or the emergency operations center and we'll coordinate and get you evacuated," Simsbury Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Giddins said.

Federal Emergency Management Agency crews are responding to the state to assist in assessing damage and determining the level of insurance available for homeowners and public facilities.

Channel 3 Eyewitness News reporter Leon Collins reported that the damage from Monday's flooding was still evident in Oxford Tuesday. An Oxford trailer was flipped over by the rushing water, and a non-stop murky current surrounded homes.

While water from the Housatonic River had receded in Shelton on Tuesday, most families were unable to get back into their homes.

Many roadways throughout the state remain closed on Tuesday because of the flooding conditions. For an updated list, click here.

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