Based on the NWS observed precipitation levels at http://water.weather.gov/precip/,
Norfolk has received upward of 4” of rain.
Another inch is possible between now and 11am. At the same time, high tide reaching into the
minor flood stage at 4.7’ is scheduled for 1:53pm which will cause pockets of
flooding throughout the city. (For
context, the highest tide associated with the recent storm, Hermine, was 6.16’. Flood gates begin close with tide forecasts over
5’). According to the tide chart, this
will repeat on Thursday with the 2:54pm high tide. Tide chart available at http://www.weather.gov/akq/SewellsPoint.
More to come.
Norfolk Alert also to go out to those who subscribe.
Jim Redick
EOC Director
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