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'''Hoffler Creek''' is a {{convert|2.1|mi|km|adj=mid|-long}}<ref name=NHD>U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. [http://viewer.nationalmap.gov/viewer/ The National Map], accessed April 1, 2011</ref> [[creek (tidal)|tidal inlet]] of the [[James River]] on its southern side in [[Hampton Roads]]. It forms the boundary between the cities of [[Portsmouth, Virginia|Portsmouth]] and [[Suffolk, Virginia|Suffolk]], [[Virginia]]. The mouth of the creek is between the [[Nansemond River]] to the west and [[Craney Island (Virginia)|Craney Island]] to the east. |
'''Hoffler Creek''' is a {{convert|2.1|mi|km|adj=mid|-long}}<ref name=NHD>U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. [http://viewer.nationalmap.gov/viewer/ The National Map] {{webarchive|url=http://www.webcitation.org/66gupqQDM?url=http%3A%2F%2Fviewer.nationalmap.gov%2Fviewer%2F |date=2012-04-05 }}, accessed April 1, 2011</ref> [[creek (tidal)|tidal inlet]] of the [[James River]] on its southern side in [[Hampton Roads]]. It forms the boundary between the cities of [[Portsmouth, Virginia|Portsmouth]] and [[Suffolk, Virginia|Suffolk]], [[Virginia]]. The mouth of the creek is between the [[Nansemond River]] to the west and [[Craney Island (Virginia)|Craney Island]] to the east. |
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Normally a tranquil [[salt marsh]], the [[estuary]] can change dramatically with [[tide]], [[wind]] and [[rain]]. In 2003, [[Hurricane Isabel]] caused significant flooding into yards abutting the creek. Less dramatic flooding occurs with [[Nor'easter]] storms, which often last several days. |
Normally a tranquil [[salt marsh]], the [[estuary]] can change dramatically with [[tide]], [[wind]] and [[rain]]. In 2003, [[Hurricane Isabel]] caused significant flooding into yards abutting the creek. Less dramatic flooding occurs with [[Nor'easter]] storms, which often last several days. |
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Revision as of 23:06, 3 April 2017
Hoffler Creek is a 2.1-mile-long (3.4 km)[1] tidal inlet of the James River on its southern side in Hampton Roads. It forms the boundary between the cities of Portsmouth and Suffolk, Virginia. The mouth of the creek is between the Nansemond River to the west and Craney Island to the east.
Normally a tranquil salt marsh, the estuary can change dramatically with tide, wind and rain. In 2003, Hurricane Isabel caused significant flooding into yards abutting the creek. Less dramatic flooding occurs with Nor'easter storms, which often last several days.
Wildlife
Despite loss of habitat from wooded land to single-family dwellings, Hoffler Creek continues to support wildlife including:[2]
- Otter, raccoon, gray fox, deer, opossum, groundhog, rabbit
- Bald eagle, osprey, pileated woodpecker, duck, goose, heron, egret, hawk, gull, owl, pelican
- Blue crab, turtle
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map Archived 2012-04-05 at WebCite, accessed April 1, 2011
- ^ "Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve | VDGIF". www.dgif.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2017-02-02.
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