Hermine Update 9-3-16 at 5am

Good morning, Team Norfolk,

As of 4:30am this morning, Norfolk has observed around 1.5” of rain with 4” more expected between now and 5pm this evening.  While there is some flooded already, we have been in the low tide cycle and thus much more flooding should be expected with high tide scheduled for around 11am. 

Per the attached tide chart, high tide is still forecasted to be around 6.6’, around the major flood stage.  Remember, you can get a view of how this might look in Norfolk’s TITAN program at http://gisapp1.norfolk.gov/TITAN (for the appropriate conversion, use 1-1.5’ less in the flood layer than what is displayed in the tide chart.  With a forecast of 6.6’, select 5.5’ or 5’ in the TITAN flood layer).  Pump station and storm water crews are working 12-hour shifts for as long as necessary in response.

As you are likely well aware, the winds with gusts upwards of 50mph are here with high winds remaining throughout the day and tomorrow (Sunday) morning.  See hourly graph.

There have been reports received of downed or damaged trees and downed lines - approximately 4-5 of each.  Map of these reported incidents available in our STORM Map at http://gisapp1.norfolk.gov/stormmap.  Note: we are testing a new capability called STORM Mobile.  If you are willing to participate, please go to http://gisapp1.norfolk.gov/stormmobile.  You will be able to submit reports of issues/damages as well which will be reviewed by either the Emergency Operations Center or the Norfolk Cares IMPACT Center and then entered into the STORM program (and ultimately reflected in the Storm Map).   To learn more about it, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSDYnkXTcYs&feature=youtu.be.

Dominion reports 1,060 out of 97,004 customers affected (1.09%).

Key messages: STAY SAFE!!  Do not drive in flood waters and do not let your children play in flood waters!!  Also stay connected by monitoring Norfolk.gov, Norfolk’s social media and register for Norfolk Alert!!  Registration for Norfolk Alert is particularly important with the threat of isolated tornados associated with this storm.  If we can’t reach you, we can’t alert you!

Jim