Help Track King Tide Flooding Across South Florida

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is calling on residents, local governments, and businesses to assist in documenting flooding during this week's King Tide event.

King Tides, the highest high tides of the year, can lead to temporary coastal flooding - especially in low-lying areas. To improve flood monitoring and long-term planning, SFWMD encourages the public to submit real-time observations through its Flooding Observation App, available at sfwmd.gov/FloodingApp.

Participants can also submit reports from recent flooding events, including those related to King Tides or heavy rainfall.

All collected data is made publicly available at sfwmd.gov/FloodResource, where residents can view flooding reports submitted throughout South Florida.

Community participation plays a key role in ensuring that vital flood information reaches engineers, planners, and emergency response teams working to build a more resilient region.

Residents are encouraged to share the reporting tool with neighbors, businesses, and local organizations to help strengthen flood awareness and preparedness.

For high tide predictions and additional information on the ongoing King Tide event, visit sfwmd.gov/HighTidePredictions.

Based on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's tide predictions, above average high tides are expected:
-November 1-10 (Full Moon)
-November 18-20 (New Moon)
-December 2-7 (Full Moon)

Unusually high tides, also known as King Tides, are expected periodically through December. Flooding in low-lying areas is more likely during this time of the year due to the close proximity of the moon which creates King Tides. These seasonal high tides, combined with rising sea levels and inclement weather conditions, exacerbate flooding risks. Rainfall and wind strength and direction also have a significant impact on the height of the tides causing them to come in higher or lower than predicted. With seven miles of shoreline, 7.9 miles of canals, and a flat topography, Hollywood is vulnerable to the effects of sea level rise and tidal flooding.

High seasonal tides can cause low-lying coastal areas to flood. Motorists are urged to use caution and seek alternate routes to avoid traveling on flooded streets. Coastal roads, parking lots and docks in vulnerable areas could flood during the times of high tide.

Seasonal tides could raise the water level by more than 2 and a half feet during high tide. The City is working on both short and long-term solutions to minimize the impacts of tidal flooding and has completed the installation of flap gates in the stormwater system to help prevent tidal water from flowing back through the stormwater drains. Additionally, auxiliary pumps are stationed in high-risk areas to help clear flooded streets as quickly as possible.

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