Hampton Roads test flood sensors

Roadways in southeast Virginia are prone to flooding. Some areas flood during heavy rains, and some are swamped by higher than normal tides.

The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) received most of the $220,000 project price tag from Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) within the Department of Defense for implementing sensors. With all of the military installations in Hampton Roads, it makes sense for the military and their personnel to be able to avoid flooded roadways, especially during emergencies.  

The project involves placing the sensors along the roads. Each sensor will be linked to a computer system through the cellular network. When a sensor detects water on the road, that information will  posted live on the Waze app.