Flooding Problems Minimal in West Hartford

The National Weather Service has issued another flood warning and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has again activated the state of Connecticut Emergency Operations Center in Hartford.

The warning, which expired at 1:45 p.m. Friday, says that small rivers and streams in Hartford County and northern Connecticut may rise over their banks.  There may also be urban flooding, but West Hartford, thus far, is staying above water.

"We are not seeing any flooding at this time," Public Works Director John Phillips said on Friday morning. "Some isolated catch basins are not taking water. DPW crews are responding to those with line jetting equipment."

Phillips said the rain was not as intense as it was on Monday, when many residents found their basements flooded.

The heaviest rainfall was expected between midnight and noon on Friday, according to the Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Malloy held a conference call with DEMHS staff and key commissioners Thursday night.

Malloy also spoke with Connecticut towns at 4 p.m. Thursday to discuss the anticipated 2-to-4-inch rainstorm and further flood precautions. The DEMHS advised towns and cities Thursday to review local emergency operations plans.