Tidal flooding impacted several areas of Hampton Roads Friday morning.

10 On Your Side's Raven Payne spoke with a worker near the Lynnhaven Inlet in Virginia Beach, who said they are used to seeing flooding like this, but that they are still taking safety precautions, such as not opening the back deck.

During the flooding conditions, drivers are urged to avoid driving over hydroplane areas and to drive slowly.

In no surprise to anyone, flooding also found its way to the mermaid city. A WAVY 10 viewer sent a photo of a car stranded in flood waters by Pearl and Ligon Street.



While in Norfolk, 10 On Your Side's Nick Broadway found ducks enjoying the rainy weather.

In Newport News, the fire department was dispatched to Buxton Avenue in the morning to assist with a car that got stuck due to flooding from overnight.

Ferry service suspended

In addition, the Elizabeth River Ferry service between Norfolk and Portsmouth was suspended due to the flooding. The service has since reopened.

Norfolk parking garage open

The City of Norfolk opened the York Street Garage, located at 215 W. York St., to residents looking to move their vehicles to higher ground. The York Street Garage will remain open until Sunday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m.

City officials urge motorists not to drive through flood waters. They also encourage the use of the Waze app, which can notify users of flooded streets.

Smithfield bridge flooding

Police in Smithfield posted to Facebook Friday morning, saying that the Smithfield Station Bridge will be closed until around 1 p.m. due to high water.

Outer Banks ocean overwash

In the Outer Banks, conditions were worse, with NC 12 being closed on Ocracoke Island between Pony Pen and Point Beach due to ocean overwash. The stretch of road is expected to be closed for the remainder of Friday.
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