Norfolk City Management closing floodgates before Nor’easter
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In anticipation of a nor’easter developing over the weekend, Norfolk City Management is beginning to close their floodgates ahead of up to six and half feet of coastal inundation. The flooding in Norfolk is expected to be on par with recent tropical systems, such as Hurricane Joaquin in 2015.
Breakdown
- Norfolk city crews are closing floodgates to prepare for an approaching nor’easter.
- The floodgates are part of a nine-mile wall designed to protect the city from flooding. 12s
- Tidal flooding is expected, with water levels possibly exceeding those from Hurricane Joaquin in 2015. 21s
- Residents are experienced in preparing for flooding and recall past nor’easters. 32s
- Not all floodgates will be closed, but targeted closures are being made ahead of the storm. 1m 22s