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Norfolk officials are reporting a storm surge of just over 8 feet at the downtown flood gate

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Sat, 2011-08-27 21:05 — Kathy Gilbeaux
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by Eric Fisher (The Weather Channel)

Unconfirmed reports of surge up to 8' in the area as we speak. Major flood threat tonight as winds push water into this area.

http://twitter.com/#!/EricFisherTWC/status/107607991825608705

 

August 27, 2011

7:45 p.m.

Norfolk officials are reporting a storm surge of just over 8 feet at the downtown flood gate.

City spokesman Bob Batcher said that’s about the surge size that occurred during Hurricane Isabel eight years ago.

Batcher said the coming hours will be the most dangerous. He’s urging people to stay inside.

“We’re heading into what can be one of the most dangerous parts of the storm,” he said. We really want people to stay inside.”

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/storm-surge-now-worry-irene-hampton-roads

Sat, 2011-08-27 21:16 — Kathy Gilbeaux

Eric Fisher

 

Our crew in just reported that they're seeing people literally swimming in the streets.
Carrie Cruise

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What is WRONG with people?!
http://twitter.com/#!/RaceFanCC/status/107609026384232448
Eric Fisher

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I don't think they have a choice...the flooding is severe. They're literally trying to swim for safety.
http://twitter.com/#!/EricFisherTWC/status/107609277392363520
howdy folks