 The Quinebaug River flooded the city of Putnam at the same time that a major fire originated at a magnesium plant.Much of the commercial district of Winsted was destroyed by the Mad River, which reached deep; the floods destroyed most buildings on the south side of the town's Main Street, and carried away several cars from a car dealership.The local newspaper reported that 95% of businesses were destroyed or severely damaged in Winsted.