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Stuck elevators, out traffic lights: Third power outage in four days near Downtown Norfolk
1+ week, 5+ day ago (339+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — A third power outage in four days struck central Norfolk on Sunday, Aug. 30, shutting down traffic lights and trapping residents in an elevator at high-rise apartment Hague Towers. Norfolk 911 dispatch audio captured the moment the outage hit just…...
Rainfall exceeded Norfolk pump station capacity during Saturday’s downtown flooding
2+ week, 4+ 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
2+ week, 6+ 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, 7+ hour 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....
In the dark again: Military families face repeated power outages at Norfolk military housing
3+ week, 2+ day ago (46+ words) Residents report outages lasting anywhere from a few hours to more than half a day. Questions circulate regarding Naval Station Norfolk's electrical grid. Residents report outages lasting anywhere from a few hours to more than half a day. Questions circulate…...
Norfolk Southern’s ‘Safety Train’ helps prepare local first responders for railroad emergencies
4+ week, 2+ day ago (202+ words) Norfolk Southern is holding free, hands-on training for first responders using a special train to simulate emergencies. The Safety Train is in Pittsburgh this week as part of Norfolk Southern's Operation Awareness and Response (OAR) program. Thursday, Pittsburgh firefighters and…...
Norfolk drivers met with rain, flooded roads
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (37+ words) Drivers making their way home Tuesday evening were met in many places by flooded streets and heavy rain, and it was a once-in-60-year flash flood event for the Mermaid City. Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/norfolk-drivers-navigate-flooded-roads-in-once-in-60-year-flash-flood-event/...
Fire crews salute farmers for helping battle blazes in tinder-dry fields
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (290+ words) Firefighters have praised Norfolk farmers for their "invaluable support" in helping to battle field blazes and wildfires during the ongoing heatwave. The extreme heat and tinder-dry conditions have sparked countless fires across the countryside, stretching emergency resources - with Norfolk fire…...
Minor damage from storm reported in Norfolk
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (39+ words) Tuesday night's storms hit Hampton Roads hard, but there were no reported issues in Norfolk. Still, they were prepared. Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/norfolk-stormwater-on-weather-preps-we-do-it-every-single-day/...
Norfolk firefighters are investigating a fire on West 26th Street
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (26+ words) and Omohundro Avenue. Norfolk firefighters are investigating a fire on West 26th Street and Omohundro Avenue....