City reminds residents, visitors to use extreme caution
Flood-prone areas of the City of St. Augustine will experience higher-than-usual street flooding related to the astronomical and king tides over the next week, ending around Wednesday, October 23. The October high tides are anticipated at the following approximate times:
- Monday, October 14: 6:30pm
- Tuesday, October 15: 7:00am and 7:30pm
- Wednesday, October 16: 8:00am and 8:30pm
- Thursday, October 17: 9:00am and 9:00pm
- Friday, October 18: 9:30am and 10:00pm
- Saturday, October 19: 10:30am and 11:00pm
- Sunday, October 20: 11:30am
- Monday, October 21: 12:30pm
- Tuesday, October 22: 1:15pm
- Wednesday, October 23: 2:00pm
During these conditions, the city would like to remind the public of several safety tips:
- Do not walk through flood waters as it can be dangerous and a health hazard.
- Do not drive through flooded areas, turn around and find another way.
- Driving through flooded waters can create waves, causing additional damage to surrounding landscape and property.
- Be careful around manhole covers, as they can become dislodged by the high tides.
Visit the King Tides webpage for more information. Additionally, we encourage the public to use the Report Flooding tool on the city’s website at www.CityStAug.com/ReportFlooding to report flooding and clogged storm drains.
Areas of particular concern include, but are not limited to, the following: Lincolnville, Maria Sanchez Lake, South Davis Shores, San Sebastian River Bridge at US 1 and King St., Abbott Tract, Fullerwood, Nelmar Terrace, the bayfront seawall by Castillo de San Marcos, and Bridge Street between Cordova and Granada Streets.
Residents and visitors can keep an eye on the weather by following the City of St. Augustine Weather Stem at https://stjohns.weatherstem.com/fswncitystaug.