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KING TIDES & High Tides

It’s that time of year again when unusually high tides, called

King Tides, are expected in our area.

or those of us who live near and/or traverse East King Tides and High Tides in
Las Olas Boulevard, especially along our Las Olas Fort Lauderdale
FIsles segment of the boulevard, you already know the With seven miles of shoreline; 300 miles of waterway coastline;
disruption and damage King Tides can cause from flooding a flat topography; and shallow, porous aquifer, Fort Lauderdale
in these low-lying areas. is vulnerable to the effects of climate change and sea level

The City is taking steps to address and prepare for King Tides rise. Flooding in low-lying areas is more likely when the close
again this year and they are encouraging all of us in the proximity of the moon, higher than average tides called king
affected areas along Las Olas Boulevard and throughout the tides, rising sea levels, and inclement weather conditions
city to do the same. The City’s website at www.fortlauderdale. combine to exacerbate flooding risks. Rainfall and wind strength
gov provides the following information in that regard: and direction can have a significant impact on the height of the

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