Weather Alert – Heavy Rainfall Update
East Hartford, CT—On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, heavy rainfall continues across the state. The National Weather Service predicts consistent heavy rains throughout the day. East Hartford Public Works employees continue to monitor town roads and properties in flood-prone areas to address any drainage issues that may arise.
We anticipate this heavy and consistent rainfall to overwhelm the already saturated grounds and our storm-water drainage system. As rivers, streams and tributaries rise, they will present moderate urban flooding. As waters recede overtime, the roads will begin to drain, but flooding concern can linger for an extended period even after the rain is over. This is due to the large amount of precipitation received in a short period of time. The East Hartford Public Works employees have placed precautionary signage in flooded areas and will continue to add more signs as new areas are identified. As waters recede overtime into our streams and rivers, the roads will begin to drain.
We are asking the public to remain at home and avoid driving over any standing water, as its depth can be deceiving. When it doubt, “TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN.”
Areas of poor drainage and those prone to ponding might be subject to flooding more than others. Please use caution in those areas. Below is a list of known streets in Town that historically flood in these conditions:
- Burnham Street (east end)
- Central Avenue
- Daniel Street
- Tolland Street (west of Daniel Street)
- Hartland Street
- Candlewood Drive
- Sawka Drive
- School Street (Culvert)
- Amy Drive at Timothy Road
- Bigelow Street
- King Street at Collimore Road
- Woodycrest Drive at Handle Road
- St. Regis Drive (end of road)
- 107 Mallard Drive (Rear of House)
- 56 Columbus Street
- Tolland Street at Long Hill Drive
- 1008 Forbes Street (Culvert)
- 486 Oak Street
- 315/319 Brewer Street (Culvert)
- Brewer Street at Mitchell Drive
- Rival Court
Please monitor local weather and news alerts for up-to-date storm tracking. For further updates and information, please visit our town website at easthartfordct.gov and follow the Town of East Hartford on Facebook at facebook.com/townofeasthartford, East Hartford Police Department at facebook.com/EastHartfordPD and East Hartford Fire Department at facebook.com/EastHartfordFire. Sign up for East Hartford Alerts at easthartfordct.gov/east-hartford-alert-network.
If there is a life safety issue or you are experiencing an emergency call 911.