A historic "back building" thunderstorm on June 28, 2020, dropped over four inches of rain on Norwood in ninety minutes, causing catastrophic flooding that completely knocked out power at Norwood Hospital and forced an emergency evacuation.
National TV Broadcast Generates Flood of Tips on Norwood Con Artist-October 17, 1991
Unsolved Mysteries Sparks Nationwide Response Telephones at the Norwood Police Department rang off the hook as viewers from across the country phoned in investigative leads regarding a notorious con artist … Continue reading National TV Broadcast Generates Flood of Tips on Norwood Con Artist-October 17, 1991
Flash Flood Inflicts Up to $35,000 in Damage to Police-Fire Headquarters-October 5, 1979
Flash floods inflict up to $35,000 in damage to the Norwood police-fire station, destroying historical records and prompting calls for a major drainage study.
Rescuers Free Trapped Drivers as Flash Floods Submerge Cars Under Nahatan Street Bridge-October 4, 1979
Quick-thinking bystanders and reporters rescue two motorists from sinking cars trapped in nearly six feet of flash floodwater under the Nahatan Street railroad bridge.
Norwood Burglars Visit Four Places-This Day in Norwood History-October 20, 1913
Large Property Damage for Little Booty. Police Later Recover Some of the Loot in Freight Car. NORWOOD. Oct 19—Three stores in the Sanborn Block, corner of Washington and Vernon sts., … Continue reading Norwood Burglars Visit Four Places-This Day in Norwood History-October 20, 1913