City of St. Augustine urges residents to be cautious as king tides expected to bring street flooding

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The City of St. Augustine urged residents, especially those in flood-prone areas, to take precautions as higher-than-usual street flooding is expected due to king tides.

Officials said king tides are expected over the next week, ending around Wednesday, Oct. 23.

According to the city, 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
• Bridge Street between Cordova and Granada Streets

The city also shared the following 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.

Residents are encouraged to use the Report Flooding tool on the city’s website to report flooding and clogged storm drains.