NORFOLK, Va. — Historic flooding didn't hit Norfolk as predicted on Monday.
Emergency crews prepared for major flooding, but a high tide reaching 6.5 feet never happened. So, Norfolk city leaders said the local state of emergency would be lifted Tuesday.
“So, my understanding of what changed was the winds speeds, which had that impact or the effect on where the tides were going to go,” said Emergency Preparedness and Response Director Jim Redick.
Redick explained folks should still stay alert for high tide on Tuesday.
“The winds will decrease throughout the day, but we’re looking at some decent tides, so we’re looking at normal ops,” said Redick.
A Coastal Flood Advisory continues until 8pm Tuesday for Hampton Roads and Virginia's Eastern Shore, while a Coastal Flood Warning continues for the North Carolina Outer Banks until 8pm.
Tide levels higher than normal today, but the tides are gradually lowering, according to 13News Now Meteorologist Craig Moeller.
Nuisance flooding is expected in Hampton Roads and Moderate tidal flooding is still likely in Duck, NC with Tuesday's high tide, which will be at its peak around 5 p.m.
Norfolk leaders still said city garages are still open for residents. The York Street, Bank Street, and Charlotte Street garages and Brambleton lot will stay open until Wednesday morning.
Historic tides at Sewells Point:
- Chesapeake-Potomac Hurricane (1933) -- 8.02 feet
- Hurricane Isabel (2003) -- 7.89 feet
- Nor'ida (2009) -- 7.73 feet
- Hurricane Irene (2011) -- 7.56 feet
- Ash Wednesday (1962) -- 7.22 feet