Watery Floyd

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September 15, 1999 [Wednesday] 2:30-3:00 PM

Kaufman Mall (Main lawn at the East of Webb center)

Conditions were steadily deteriorating. Increased winds accompanied by heavier rains literally made ODU campus a deserted place. Inundation of the main lawn (Kaufman Mall) continued.

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[2:30 PM] North side (Main lawn at the East of Webb center) of crape myrtle bed started going under. Kaufman Mall (Main lawn at the East of Webb center)

[2:30 PM] Closer view of North side (Main lawn at the East of Webb center) of crape myrtle. Rain picked up with increased winds Kaufman Mall (Main lawn at the East of Webb center)

[2:30 PM] More rain and winds. South side (Main lawn at the East of Webb center) of crape myrtle bed was completely under the water. Kaufman Mall (Main lawn at the East of Webb center)

[2:30 PM] Temporary easement of rain. She was standing right in the center of Main lawn. Kaufman Mall (Main lawn at the East of Webb center)

[3:00 PM] Started wondering how far water would encroach. Kaufman Mall (Main lawn at the East of Webb center)

[3:00 PM] Water advanced to near the flag poles in front of Webb center. Kaufman Mall (Main lawn at the East of Webb center)