This data is from five tide stations located in waterways throughout Norfolk: Elizabeth River, Grandy Village, Lafayette River, Mason Creek, Ocean View Recreation Center. This data will allow users to track and analyze tide levels in the city of Norfolk. The data is updated every six minutes and encompasses a rolling year.

Note: At the Mason Creek tide station, the water flows through a weir system (small dam) that alters the flow characteristics of the water; data from this tide station will differ from the other four tide stations.

Note: The Pretty Lake tide station communication line has been damaged and is not currently transmitting data. Repairs are underway and data transmission should begin again in June 2021.

Disclaimer: The City is making this data available with the understanding that it has not been reviewed or verified by an expert. Although the city makes every effort to ensure the tide gauges are accurate, we cannot guarantee the calibration or proper functioning of the gauges and accurate recording of measured tide levels at all times. In no event will the City of Norfolk be liable for any damages, including but not limited to loss or damage to property, lost profits, business interruption, loss of business information or other pecuniary loss that might arise from the use of this data. Any use of this data is for general information only and shall not be used for any improper purpose.

This dataset contains information from the City’s Towing database. The data includes: a list of vehicles currently on the City’s impound lot, VINs, he address where the vehicle was towed and why it was towed and the disposition of the vehicle (sold at auction, released to owner, etc.). This dataset is updated daily.
**Important Notice: This fees included in this data are calculated on the day the vehicle is released from city custody. Fees for vehicles still held by the City will be calculated at the time of release and are not considered accurate until that time.

Recreation, Parks and Open Space’s Bureau of Parks and Urban Forestry plants hundreds of trees each year along city streets, within city parks, and on other city properties. This dataset gives pertinent tree species information, shows important geographic information about which parts of Norfolk are receiving trees in a given year, and historical data about planting date. City staff utilizes Microsoft excel to track tree planting information. This dataset will show where the City of Norfolk plants its trees on city owned properties.