Crowdsourcing King Tide Flooding

Authors

Susan Jacobson, Journalism and Mass Communications Department, Florida International UniversityFollow
Juliet Pinto, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Florida International UniversityFollow
Kate MacMillin, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Florida International UniversityFollow
Tiffany Troxler-Gann, Sea Level Solutions Center, Florida International UniversityFollow

Date of this Version

2015

Document Type

Presentation

Identifier

FIDC000366

Abstract

King Tides are the highest high tides in the year, usually peaking in the Spring and Fall. In South Florida, King Tides contribute to flooding along the coast and in other low-lying areas when the storm water system becomes overwhelmed with sea water. The water comes up through the sewer system, flooding streets and other areas. The tidal flood water can bring brackish water through storm drains inland.

Recommended Citation

Jacobson, Susan; Pinto, Juliet; MacMillin, Kate; and Troxler-Gann, Tiffany, "Crowdsourcing King Tide Flooding" (2015). Sea Level Rise Collection. 12.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/sea_level_rise/12