| 词条 | Hoffler Creek |
| 释义 |
Hoffler Creek is a {{convert|2.1|mi|km|adj=mid|-long}}[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. WildlifeDespite loss of habitat from wooded land to single-family dwellings, Hoffler Creek continues to support wildlife including:[2]
See also
References1. ^U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map {{webarchive|url=https://www.webcitation.org/66gupqQDM?url=http://viewer.nationalmap.gov/viewer/ |date=2012-04-05 }}, accessed April 1, 2011 2. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/vbwt/sites/hoffler-creek-wildlife-preserve/|title=Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve {{!}} VDGIF|website=www.dgif.virginia.gov|language=en|access-date=2017-02-02}} External links
7 : Tributaries of the James River|Bodies of water of Portsmouth, Virginia|Bodies of water of Suffolk, Virginia|Estuaries of Virginia|Salt marshes|Landforms of Portsmouth, Virginia|Landforms of Suffolk, Virginia |
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