Wilbur Street Storm Drainage
Summary
Commissioners say heavy rains now flood downtown streets regularly. Much of downtown sits in the 100-year floodplain, and impervious pavement keeps growing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
A new stormwater facilities plan was added as a goal; costs not yet estimated.
Downtown residents, businesses, and property owners who deal with street flooding.
Wilbur Street residents dealing with standing water in the meantime.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 12, 2026
Flooding on Wilbur Street is still unresolved — a Chesapeake gas line sits where the drainage pipe needs to go, pushing completion hopes to the end of the year.
Planning Commission - Sep 15, 2026
Commissioners say heavy rains now flood downtown streets regularly. Much of downtown sits in the 100-year floodplain, and impervious pavement keeps growing.
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