Overnight wind and rain cause minor problems in Southborough

February 26, 2010

A two-day storm starting off as snow, and ending as wind and rain caused some minor problems around Southborough. A total of 4.7" of liquid was recorded at the fire station from the storm. The biggest impact came Thursday evening/early Friday morning with minor street and basement flooding, as well as several trees displaced by the wind. The following is a synopsis of Fire Department emergency calls:

8:06 PM Tree against power line causing arcing, Deerfoot Road

8:43 PM Tree against power line causing arcing, School Street

9:50 PM Unintentional fire alarm, Marlborough Road

10:44 PM Flooded basement, Southville Road

11:10 PM Flooded basement, East Main Street

12:01 AM Emergency Medical Call, General Henry Knox Road

2:54 AM Tree against power line causing arcing, Boston Road

5:39 AM Fire Alarm, Turnpike Road