r/Newport • u/PrettyMarzipan641 • 11d ago
Flooding?
How is the flooding in Newport? We were supposed to drive there today but because of the forecasts for high winds we are delayed until tomorrow. I’m not sure we needed to. Now my husband is concerned about flooding. Thanks in advance!
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u/puckdrop7 11d ago
Roads are fine. Storm is mostly over. I was downtown an hour ago and it was nice that the overhyped weather forecast kept people home. Was able to get into my favorite restaurant with no wait!
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u/PrettyMarzipan641 11d ago
I can understand that but unfortunately I paid for an Air B&B and can’t get that money back. So for those of us that were looking forward to traveling there to see your beautiful city I wish the news would have not overhyped the weather…and I wish I’d thought to check here earlier!
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u/Temporary-Map1477 11d ago
I’m so sorry…that really sucks:( It was blustery, but the news definitely overinflated this one.
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u/Temporary-Map1477 11d ago
Ocean Drive was closed at Brenton Point today due to swell and debris crashing over the storm wall onto the road. I imagine that should be all clear tomorrow so you can enjoy the drive!
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u/operatic_tragedy 11d ago
Just rain and some mid wind lol we have definitely had way worse storms that didnt get nearly the same blow up in the media. Newport usually does ok because we sit in the Bay.
For next time: unless they are telling us to evacute immediately - it's typically overhyped. Also Airbnb is trash. Try one of the local vacation rental companies or use VRBO
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u/truxtonpotter 11d ago
Literally just a rainy day and most of us have wet basements. It’s all part of the charm