Chesapeake, West Virginia
Chesapeake is a town of 1,702 people in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Why visit Chesapeake
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 1 place to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Admiral T. J. Lopez Bridge and Samuel Shrewsbury, Sr. House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Chesapeake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chesapeake
Chesapeake is a town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,336 at the 2020 census. The town is situated on the Kanawha River.
From the Wikipedia article Chesapeake, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Admiral T. J. Lopez Bridge
Bridge · 2.8 mi
Bridge in West Virginia, United States of America
Museums and landmarks1
Samuel Shrewsbury, Sr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes1
History
Chesapeake was incorporated on November 1, 1948, and was named for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, which has served the community since 1873.
From the History section of Chesapeake, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship13
Ebenezer Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Assembly of God Chesapeake
Church · 0.6 mi
11815 Maccorkle Avenue Southeast, Charleston
First Freewill Baptist Church Chesapeake
Church
13019 Maccorkle Avenue Southeast, Charleston
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Map of Chesapeake
31 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 26°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 28°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 34°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 43°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 5.8 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 65°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 59°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 47°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for London Locks (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kanawha County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-05-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2021-05-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Yeager Airport (CRW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Belle 1 mi north, about 1 min by car
- Charleston 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- South Charleston 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Alum Creek 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- St. Albans 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Ansted 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Teays Valley 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Bradley 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Buffalo 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
- Beckley 37 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Chesapeake, West Virginia, Magnolia677, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ebenezer Chapel, Coal town guy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Samuel Shrewsbury Sr. House - Belle, West Virginia, Magnolia677, CC BY 4.0
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