King Tides

Upcoming Dates Predicted

King Tides are the highest predicted high tides of the year. NOAA defines King Tides as, "a King Tide is a popular, non-scientific term people often use to describe exceptionally high tides". 

King Tides often cause nuisance flooding in coastal and low-lying areas. More severe flooding can occur if the King Tide coincides with severe weather conditions (heavy rain, strong winds, big waves). 

September 26-30 
October 1-3 
October 27-31 
November 25-28 
December 13-15 
January 11-13

To remain safe during a King Tide, avoid driving through standing water. If necessary to drive through standing water, proceed slowly and with caution to avoid creating a wake. Avoid parking and leaving vehicles in areas prone to flooding. For daily high tide information, please visit the NOAA Daily Tide Chart or the St. Augustine Marina WeatherSTEM.

Sandbag Tips

Keep your sandbags until the end of storm season!

When a hurricane is brewing, the City will often supply residents with the opportunity to collect sandbags before the storm. Those sandbags are good for more than one use and should be kept until the end of storm season. Hurricanes can happen at any time, and it’s best to stay prepared. Once the bag is unable to hold sand anymore, or storm season is at its end, you can dispose of the sandbags by cutting the bag open and dropping the sand either in your yard or in a neighboring wooded area. Only then once the sand is emptied should you place the bag in the garbage. Call the City’s Solid Waste Department at 904-825-1049 or contact St. Johns County Solid Waste office at 904-827-6980 for potential disposal assistance. The City’s Solid Waste office does NOT collect sandbags at any time.

2023 Annual Great Places in Florida Award

Vote daily for Downtown St. Augustine 

St. Augustine's Downtown St. Augustine has been named as one of three finalists in the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association's 10th Annual Great Places in Florida Award.  The award program focuses on unique, memorable places that work for the good of their community and attract people to visit them.  This year’s theme, “Great Resilient Places” is considering nominations that embody “the ability to thrive amidst changing conditions and to conserve resources from present and future generations.”

The finalists were selected after careful consideration by an independent selection committee comprised of professionals from the urban planning, transportation, architecture, and parks and recreation fields.  The winner will be determined by popular voting by the public, which is ongoing now through Friday, September29.  The winner will be announced on Monday, October 2.

The community is encouraged to vote for Downtown St. Augustine here to show support of St. Augustine's “great resilient place.”  To learn more about the Great Places in Florida award and to preview all of the finalists, click here.

2023 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program

Applications Due September 30, 2023

The FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program is a resource provided to the City meant to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). To qualify, residents must have NFIP backed insurance no later than August 31, 2023. The FMA Program is a nationally competitive annual FEMA grant program. Applications will be due in September 30, 2023. Prioritization is given to those structures listed as Severe Repetitive Loss and Repetitive Loss which is determined by FEMA. More workshops will be scheduled in the fall. To learn more, please email us here or visit the city's website. 

Back Bay Feasibility Study

With the Army Corps of Engineers

On January 9, 2023 City officials signed an agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers to begin a Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Federal Feasibility Study. This study will investigate coastal storm impacts on the City and identify solutions to reduce damages that will benefit the community as future projects are designed to mitigate flooding. The City will utilize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for its cost share match with the Army Corps of Engineers. Once complete, the study will allow the City to qualify for federal funding opportunities for future flood mitigation projects.

Public Workshop Scheduled October 4, 2023

A public workshop is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 6:30PM until 8:30PM in The Alcazar Room at City Hall, located at 75 King St, St. Augustine, FL 32085. Come and learn more about how the study has progressed since the signing ceremony and give your opinion about the study's course!

 Learn more at the city's website or submit public comment here.

Back Bay Study Project Delivery Team Meetings

Monthly virtual meetings open to the public

Monthly Project Delivery Team Progress Meetings for the Back Bay Feasibility Study are virtual and open to the public. All meetings are scheduled for 1:00PM-2:30PM. Click here to access the virtual meeting room. 

Phone Number: 844-800-2712
Access Code: 199 927 9909

Upcoming dates for 2023 are as follows:

• Thursday, September 21
• Thursday, October 19
• Thursday, November 16
• Thursday, December 21

Live Weather Display

At the St. Augustine Municipal Marina

The weather can change in a moments notice, so the St. Augustine Municipal Marina has installed live weather displays located in the breezeway of the marina to keep visitors and guest aware of pending weather. 

The information displayed includes: 

• Weather data updated in real time from a WeatherSTEM station on site. 
• Temperature, humidity, heat index
• Wind speed, 10min wind gusts, wind direction, wind chill
• Real time closest lightning notification
• Weekly forecast 
• Weather alerts
• Marine forecast 
• Live radar
• Hurricane forecast
• Daily tide chart for “slack tide”

You can always stay connected with visiting the FSWN CityStAug Weather STEM website to check the weather downtown at anytime. 

Stormwater Program

Public asked to report blocked drains

The City's Stormwater Operations Crew routinely maintains the City's drains, culverts, and 103 tidal outfalls, as well as handles daily work orders and service requests. If you see a blocked storm drain please report it on the City's website or via email, and be sure to include pictures, whenever safely possible!

Resiliency Resources

Check out the City's website!

The City has a number of resources on the City's website including links to daily tide charts, helpful links with flood hazard information and storm preparedness tips. We also offer the following:

• Residential Site Visits
• Neighborhood Meetings
• Informational Presentations
• Maintenance Service Requests

Please contact us here for more information!

Reduce Flood Risk

Learn about lowering your flood risk

Live or work in a flood-prone area? Reduce Flood Risk can be your guide. The Association of State Floodplain Managers built Reduce Flood Risk to help lead you to information and resources tailored to your situation and needs: www.reducefloodrisk.org