Superstorm Sandy: October 2012

Data from the Tidewatch network show that peak water levels in lower Chesapeake Bay during "Superstorm Sandy" were about a half a foot lower than experienced during the passage of Hurricane Irene (August 2011), Hurricane Isabel (September 2003), or “Nor’Ida” (November 2009). The most notable aspect of the storm was its duration, with elevated water levels persisting through 4 successive high-tide cycles, from the evening high tide on Saturday, October 27th through the morning high tide on Monday, October 29th.

Available Tidewatch Charts

Back River, Dandy Haven Marina (BRDH): 3-day record
Bishops Head, MD (BISH): 3-day record
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (CBBT): 3-day record
Jamestown Ferry Pier (JMTN): 3-day record
Kiptopeke (KIPT): 3-day record
Money Point (MNPT): 3-day record
Sewell's Point (SWPT): 3-day record
Wachapreague (WACH): 3-day record
Windmill Point (WMPT): 3-day record
Yorktown Coast Guard Training Center (YRCG): 3-day record