A major Hybrid Storm struck New England on Monday October 29th 2012. The storm battered the coastline and Southern Massachusetts Communities with near Hurricane Force (74 MPH +) Wind Gusts causing widespread power outages. The storm also produced Tropical Storm Force (39 MPH +) wind gusts throughout the rest of Southern New England causing scattered to widespread power outages. The coast line had moderate to major coastal flooding due to storm surge.
Waltham Emergency crews responded to 52 Wire/Tree down calls throughout the duration of the storm.
Around 6PM 25 Families were evacuated after the roof at 1105 Lexington Street blew off the Apartment building.
During the afternoon trees struck houses at 222 Worcester Lane, 74 Greenwood Lane and 510 Waverley Oaks Road.
There was reported damage to the roof at the Church at 730 Main Street.
Approx. 4,116 Customers were without power at the height of the storm.
Prospect Street under the Train Bridge Flooded
Waltham Firefighters Survey damage on Chester Avenue
NSTAR crew surveys damage on Chester Avenue
NSTAR crew working to restore power on South Street
NSTAR crews expect to have all power back on by Thursday
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