Norfolk king tides and high water in 1996
In 1996, NOAA's Sewells Point tide gauge recorded water high enough for FloodRoute's model to put at least one Norfolk road at risk on 12 days. The highest was 5.05 ft on Tuesday, October 8, 1996, 2.32 ft above the tide tables, with 24 roads at risk, including West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch and Dinwiddie Street.
Oct 8, 1996: 24 roads at risk5.05 ft at the Sewells Point gauge · 2.3 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 1996
| Date | High water · Sewells Point | vs tide tables | Roads at risk | Deepest streets (model) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.05 ft | +2.32 ft | 24Likely | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street | |
| 4.51 ft | +2.32 ft | 11Likely | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street | |
| 4.36 ft | +1.43 ft | 9Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street | |
| 4.31 ft | +1.66 ft | 6Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street | |
| 4.30 ft | +1.49 ft | 6Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
Every day with roads at risk (12)
| Date | High water · Sewells Point | vs tide tables | Roads at risk | Deepest streets (model) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.11 ft | +1.78 ft | 3Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street | |
| 4.09 ft | +1.85 ft | 3Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street | |
| 4.51 ft | +2.32 ft | 11Likely | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street | |
| 3.99 ft | +0.74 ft | 1Possible | West City Hall Avenue | |
| 4.11 ft | +1.76 ft | 3Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street | |
| 5.05 ft | +2.32 ft | 24Likely | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street | |
| 4.36 ft | +1.43 ft | 9Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street | |
| 4.00 ft | +1.36 ft | 1Possible | West City Hall Avenue | |
| 3.97 ft | +1.05 ft | 1Possible | West City Hall Avenue | |
| 4.30 ft | +1.49 ft | 6Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street | |
| 4.31 ft | +1.66 ft | 6Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street | |
| 4.07 ft | +1.71 ft | 3Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |