A strong nor’easter has hit the East Coast, and Virginia is feeling it badly. In Norfolk, water covered roads, and many cars got stuck in the middle of the street.
Officials have a simple message for everyone: stay away from flooded roads. This article explains what happened, why it happened, and how you can stay safe.
What Happened in Norfolk
On Thursday morning, coastal water came into the streets of Norfolk. Cars stopped working in deep water. Neighbors came out and pushed the stuck cars to safer places. Some roads could not be used at all.
The worst area was near Hampton Boulevard. People living there said they had never seen water reach so far. In East Ocean View, high tides brought more water into the streets, and more cars got stuck…