Schools have begun announcing closures amid flooding caused by a nor’easter developing off the coast.
Major flooding is expected by Wednesday evening with inundation levels of 2-3 feet in areas including the Oceanfront, Ocean View, and the rivers west of the lower Chesapeake Bay, according to the National Weather Service.
Norfolk
Norfolk Public Schools and offices will be closed Thursday, Sept. 24, due to inclement weather and coastal flooding. Some roads may be impassable. Essential personnel should report on time.
York County
The York County School Division canceled all after-school and evening activities and events Wednesday. All buildings and facilities will be closed Thursday for students and staff, and all scheduled activities are canceled. There will not be a remote learning day.
Mathews County
Mathews County Public Schools announced closures Thursday, Sept. 24, due to continued widespread flooding across the county. There will be no school, extracurricular activities or athletic practices or events Thursday.