Tidal Flooding Talk

Join us as we explore the innovative ReBeach project in Oceanside, California, with program manager Jamie Timberlake. Discover how coastal resilience efforts are transforming beaches, benefiting communities, and setting examples for other regions.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the ReBeach Project in Oceanside

324:55:26 Background and Coastal Challenges in Oceanside

8194:22:16 The Design Competition and Innovative Solutions

13583:16:08 Differences Between ReBeach and Traditional Nourishment

19944:23:41 Community Support and Public Reaction

283055:31:47 Funding and Cost of the ReBeach Initiative

333333:18:41 Replicability and Regional Impact of the Project

397777:45:39 Effects on Surfing and Beach Recreation

480555:32:45 Future Plans and Expansion of Coastal Resilience Efforts

549722:13:20 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

resources

ReBeach.org - https://rebeach.org

American Coastal Coalition - https://americancoastalcoalition.org

Save Oceanside Sand - https://saveoceansidesand.org

Meteorologists Joe Martucci and Dan Skeldon talk with Daniel Brown of the National Hurricane Center about the heart of hurricane season. Learn why one storm can define a season, how forecast cones and inland alerts are improving, what the new mobile site offers, and how drones and better data are shaping hurricane forecasts and preparedness.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and guest introduction

163:50:45 Hurricane season overview and current activity

347:10:46 Meet Daniel Brown from the National Hurricane Center

6388:50:55 Why hurricane activity increases in August and September

8805:31:02 Forecast numbers and the importance of preparedness

10111:04:23 El Nino's influence on hurricane activity

11999:57:47 Challenges of short-fused storm warnings

14888:51:16 New NHC forecast products and services

19583:18:12 Evolution of the forecast cone and recent innovations

25027:45:02 Introduction of the experimental 90% probability cone

27638:51:45 The process of testing new forecast tools

29527:45:08 Impact of forecast improvements on hurricane warnings

36777:45:31 NHC's new mobile website and social media outreach

480277:46:34 Daniel Brown's background and career in meteorology

503611:06:40 The importance of post-storm safety and community preparedness

525000:00:00 Hurricane season outlook for New Jersey and beyond

547222:13:20 Closing remarks and episode summary

Resources

Hurricanes.gov - https://hurricanes.gov

National Hurricane Center on X - https://twitter.com/NHC_Atlantic

Daniel Brown - LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/danielbrown

Weather Apps by Corey - https://weatherapp.com

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday night, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

In this episode, we explore the complexities of flood risk management, community buyouts, and the importance of community participation in flood mitigation strategies, featuring insights from Dr. Ivis Garcia and case studies from Harris County, Texas.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Summer Plans
02:48 Home Buyouts: Voluntary vs. Mandatory
05:36 The Impact of Communication on Buyouts
08:21 Community Engagement in Flood Decisions
10:41 Lessons Learned from Harris County's Buyout Program
13:24 Personal Experiences and Future Considerations

RESOURCES
Texas Appleseed - https://texasappleseed.org
Texas A&M University - Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning - https://tamu.edu
FEMA Flood Map Service Center - https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home
Blue Acres Program - New Jersey - https://www.nj.gov/dep/landuse/blueacres.html

In this episode, we explore the 2026 hurricane forecast with Dr. Levi Silvers of Colorado State University's Hurricane Research program! The strongest El Nino in years is helping to make 2026 a likely quiet year for hurricanes. However, it only takes one for it to be active near you.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Tidal Flooding Talk

02:58 Hurricane Season Overview

05:46 Colorado State University's Hurricane Forecast

11:29 Understanding Hurricane Activity and El Niño

13:31 Levi Silvers' Journey in Meteorology

21:57 The Journey to Hurricane Forecasting

23:59 CSU's Unique Approach to Hurricane Forecasting

27:23 Understanding Seasonal Hurricane Predictions

30:24 The Impact of El Niño on Hurricane Forecasting

33:13 Final Thoughts and Future Outlooks

Resources

CSU Tropical Weather Research Group - https://tropical.colostate.edu

Levi Silvers - Email - [email protected]

NOAA Climate Data - https://www.noaa.gov/climate

El Nino Forecasts - NOAA - https://www.noaa.gov

Colorado State University - https://www.colostate.edu

In this episode, we explore the critical issue of coastal flooding and sea level rise, featuring expert insights from Dr. Wanyun Shao at the University of Alabama. We discuss risk assessment, social vulnerabilities, and practical measures for communities along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday night, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Coastal Challenges
04:15 Understanding Flood Risks in Major Cities
10:33 Social Vulnerability and Flooding
16:50 Public Awareness and Preparedness
22:13 Strategies for Mitigating Flood Risks
27:39 Personal Reflections and Celebrations

Tom Heist from Heist Insurance, an Alera Group Company (www.heistinsurance.com), explains FEMA’s new Risk Rating 2.0 program. He talks about how it is different from the old Risk Rating 1.0, and what homeowners can do to lower their flood insurance costs.

In this episode, we learn how flood zone maps have changed over time. We also look at new technology like satellite pictures and drones that help measure flood risk better. Finally, we share easy, practical tips that homeowners can use to reduce their risk of flooding and save money on insurance.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday night, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Risk Rating 2.0
03:17 Understanding Risk Rating 1.0 vs 2.0
06:03 The Role of Data in Flood Insurance
09:08 Flood Zones and Their Relevance Today
11:53 Community Involvement and Flood Insurance Discounts
12:53 Technological Advances in Insurance Assessment
13:51 The Impact of Hurricane Sandy on Communities
17:06 Mitigating Flood Risks Through Elevation and Insurance
20:09 Strategies for Saving on Flood Insurance
23:58 Common Misconceptions About Flood Insurance
29:11 TFT Outro.mp4

Join us as we explore coastal resiliency and habitat restoration with Tara Schneider Moran, Senior Conversation Biologist for Hempstead, NY. Learn about shorebird habitats, salt marsh restoration, and community involvement.

00:00 Introduction
02:11 Coastal Resiliency and Shorebird Habitats
10:03 Winter Preparations for Shorebird Nesting
13:28 Community Involvement in Habitat Management
25:03 Salt Marsh Restoration and Ecosystem Interconnection
26:32 Closing Thoughts and Personal Reflections

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday night, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

Dan Skeldon and Palma Shiles interview Jay Dilworth, a seasoned construction and floodplain management expert, to explore the evolving standards, regulations, and future trends in floodplain management and coastal construction.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:53 Current State of Summer and School Year Endings
02:15 Introduction of Guest Jay Dilworth and His Background
05:26 Jay Dilworth on Floodplain Certification and Career Path
09:41 Impact of Sandy and Post-Storm Standards
14:34 Future of Floodplain Management and Climate Adaptation
19:39 Challenges in Zoning and Construction Regulations
24:23 Common Code Violations and Contractor Mistakes
25:07 Public Misconceptions About Floodplain Requirements
26:21 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
26:59 TFT Outro.mp4


Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday night, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

Meteorologist Dan Skeldon and Palma Shiles share their expertise on this week's episode! Dan explain what is and, more importantly, is not tidal flooding. Meanwhile, Palma offers insights to flood zone misconceptions, and the importance of regulations and preparedness.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Weather Overview
02:49 Unique Challenges of Jersey Shore Weather
05:40 Understanding Tidal Flooding
08:43 Homeowner Insights and Flood Preparedness
11:15 Impact of Weather on Property Decisions
14:20 Meteorologists' Perspective on Forecasting

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday night, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

TIDAL FLOODING TALK | Finally, a free weather app Meteorologist Joe Martucci approves of! The EverythingWx app is 100% human curated weather data with any high-quality information you can think of. Cory Mottice, the owner of the app, joins TFT to explain this groundbreak app.

Download on Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/everythingweather/id6736664582

Download on Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.corymottice.wiseweather&hl=en_US

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday night, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!