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Storms and Hazards
The weather Chesapeake watches for: warnings, preparation and recovery.
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Warning in place as section of Norfolk Broads closed due to flooding
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (142+ words) A section of the Norfolk Broads has been shut due to flooding. Reedham West Quay has been closed by the Broads Authority because high water levels have made it unsafe to moor. The authority said: "This is a normal consequence…...
Daywatch: Extreme heat causes bridge malfunctions
1+ week, 4+ day ago (622+ words) From downtown to the city’s Far South Side, yesterday’s extreme heat brought traffic to a halt as bridges buckled under the skyrocketing temperatures. A bridge at 127th and Torrence Avenue over the Calumet River in the Hegewisch neighborhood failed to close…...
How extreme heat puts pressure on infrastructure in Hampton Roads
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1017+ words) On a scorching day last June, Chesapeake was forced to temporarily close the Great Bridge Bridge. Daytime temperatures were high, and the air stayed hot overnight, which didn’t allow the bridge to cool down, said Earl Sorey, the city’s director…...
Virginia driver came to Norfolk for dinner, then every road out flooded with one storm
2+ week, 2+ day ago (406+ words) A night out in Norfolk, Virginia, turned into an unexpected standoff with floodwater when a driver said a single thunderstorm left every road out of the city impassable, underscoring how quickly heavy rain can turn a routine trip into a…...
Norfolk City Council approves millions for flood control as residents demand urgent action
2+ week, 4+ day ago (397+ words) Norfolk City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to let the city borrow hundreds of millions of dollars for flood control and street repairs by passing three separate spending measures. The first measure authorizes the city to issue stormwater system revenue…...
Rainfall exceeded Norfolk pump station capacity during Saturday’s downtown flooding
2+ week, 5+ day ago (770+ words) Heavy rainfall Saturday caused a Norfolk pump station to exceed capacity, according to city officials, and the downpour left downtown streets flooded and cars stranded in parking decks. For many waterlogged Norfolk residents, the storm felt like a repeat of…...
Why did downtown Norfolk flood? Experts point to more than just heavy rain
3+ week, 1+ day ago (44+ words) Heavy rain and high tide combined to flood streets across Norfolk, including downtown areas many residents believed were protected from rising water. Heavy rain and high tide combined to flood streets across Norfolk, including downtown areas many residents believed were…...
Major flooding in Downtown Norfolk; Cars stranded in water
3+ week, 2+ day ago (26+ words) Parts of Downtown Norfolk see major flooding, submerging cars during Saturday evening showers. Parts of Downtown Norfolk see major flooding, submerging cars during Saturday evening showers....
Major flooding in Downtown Norfolk;Cars stranded in water
3+ week, 1+ day ago (26+ words) NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts Major flooding in Downtown Norfolk;Cars stranded in water You may also like...
Video David Muir spotlights communities helping neighbors and pets after winter storm
3+ week, 3+ day ago (226+ words) ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos David Muir spotlights communities helping neighbors and pets after winter storm From first responders to everyday Americans, David Muir spotlights the good Samaritans helping their communities and rescuing pets in this brutal…...