Lynnhaven Shores king tides and high water in 1997
In 1997, NOAA's Sewells Point tide gauge recorded water high enough for FloodRoute's model to put at least one Lynnhaven Shores road at risk on 6 days. The highest was 5.54 ft on Sunday, October 19, 1997, 2.14 ft above the tide tables, with 14 roads at risk, including Dawn Avenue, Lynnhaven Drive and Cape Henry Drive.
Oct 19, 1997: 14 roads at risk5.54 ft at the Sewells Point gauge · 2.1 ft above the tide tables · deepest: Likely · model estimate
Estimates, not records of actual flooding. Each day is NOAA's verified high water at the tide gauge, run through FloodRoute's flood model on today's roads and elevations, in dry weather. Drains, levees, tide gates, rain, road changes and elevation error all mean real conditions differed. Not for property, real-estate, insurance, lending, engineering or legal decisions.
Highest water in 1997
| Date | High water · Sewells Point | vs tide tables | Roads at risk | Deepest streets (model) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.54 ft | +2.14 ft | 14Likely | Dawn Avenue, Lynnhaven Drive, Cape Henry Drive | |
| 5.22 ft | +2.35 ft | 6Likely | Dawn Avenue, Lynnhaven Drive, Cape Henry Drive | |
| 4.87 ft | +1.81 ft | 3Possible | Dawn Avenue, Lynnhaven Drive, Cape Henry Drive | |
| 4.86 ft | +1.31 ft | 3Possible | Dawn Avenue, Lynnhaven Drive, Cape Henry Drive | |
| 4.72 ft | +1.67 ft | 2Possible | Dawn Avenue, Lynnhaven Drive |
Every day with roads at risk (6)
| Date | High water · Sewells Point | vs tide tables | Roads at risk | Deepest streets (model) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.22 ft | +2.35 ft | 6Likely | Dawn Avenue, Lynnhaven Drive, Cape Henry Drive | |
| 4.87 ft | +1.81 ft | 3Possible | Dawn Avenue, Lynnhaven Drive, Cape Henry Drive | |
| 4.72 ft | +1.67 ft | 2Possible | Dawn Avenue, Lynnhaven Drive | |
| 4.53 ft | +0.94 ft | 1Possible | Dawn Avenue | |
| 4.86 ft | +1.31 ft | 3Possible | Dawn Avenue, Lynnhaven Drive, Cape Henry Drive | |
| 5.54 ft | +2.14 ft | 14Likely | Dawn Avenue, Lynnhaven Drive, Cape Henry Drive |