Chesapeake Bay Climate Adaptation Toolbox

AdaptVA: Tidewatch Map

Developed By: Virginia Institue of Marine Science (VIMS) Center for Coastal Resources Management (CCRM)

Summary: The AdaptVA Tidewatch Map uses an interactive map to display coastal flooding in Virginia.

This easy-to-use tool provides 36-hour forecasts of coastal flooding, which are updated daily at 6:00 am and 6:00 pm. Users may click through or automate the display to view hourly forecasts over the next 36 hours. The tool contains location-specific plots of water level over time.

Get This Tool: https://cmap2.vims.edu/SCHISM/TidewatchViewer.html

Geographic Coverage

• Coastal Virginia

Tags

• Real-time/Current
• Forecast
• Regional level
• Computer application
• Interactive interface/map
• Subdaily

Cost

• Free

Skill Level

• Low