Runoff (IMAGE) Virginia Institute of Marine Science Caption Heavy rains throughout the mid-Atlantic during 2018 and early 2019 led to high runoff into the Chesapeake Bay. Credit © D. Malmquist/VIMS. Usage Restrictions One-time use only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.