# Norfolk king tides and high water in 2008

> In 2008, NOAA's Sewells Point tide gauge recorded water high enough for FloodRoute's model to put at least one Norfolk road at risk on 18 days. The highest was 5.86 ft on Thursday, September 25, 2008, 2.84 ft above the tide tables, with 83 roads at risk, including West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch and Dinwiddie Street.

**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.

## Every day with roads at risk (18)

| Date | High water (Sewells Point gauge, ft MLLW) | vs tide tables | Roads at risk | Severity | Deepest streets (model) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2008 | 4.61 | +1.47 ft | 12 | Likely | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Apr 7, 2008 | 4.72 | +1.54 ft | 14 | Likely | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Apr 8, 2008 | 4.40 | +1.27 ft | 9 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Apr 21, 2008 | 3.99 | +1.20 ft | 1 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue |
| May 4, 2008 | 4.06 | +0.82 ft | 3 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| May 12, 2008 | 4.99 | +2.54 ft | 24 | Likely | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| May 13, 2008 | 4.61 | +2.25 ft | 12 | Likely | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Sep 19, 2008 | 4.18 | +0.82 ft | 5 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Sep 20, 2008 | 4.31 | +1.02 ft | 6 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Sep 23, 2008 | 4.20 | +1.20 ft | 5 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Sep 24, 2008 | 4.85 | +1.86 ft | 16 | Likely | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Sep 25, 2008 | 5.86 | +2.84 ft | 83 | Severe | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Sep 26, 2008 | 4.65 | +1.73 ft | 12 | Likely | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Oct 17, 2008 | 4.25 | +0.74 ft | 5 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Oct 18, 2008 | 4.46 | +1.04 ft | 11 | Likely | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Oct 19, 2008 | 5.02 | +1.74 ft | 24 | Likely | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Oct 20, 2008 | 4.36 | +1.24 ft | 6 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Oct 26, 2008 | 4.02 | +0.95 ft | 1 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue |

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