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Downtown flooding exceeds Norfolk pump station capacity

Rainfall during Saturday's storm exceeded the capacity of a Norfolk pump station, contributing to downtown flooding.

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Flooding can disrupt transport, businesses and essential services in the affected area.

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  1. Rainfall exceeded Norfolk pump station capacity during Saturday's downtown flooding – Daily Press ↗dailypress.com · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 1:01 AM UTC

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