Tidal Flooding Talk

Joe, Palma, and Dan interview Bruckner Chase, a water safety expert from New Jersey and NOAA Ocean and Coastal Safety ambassador. From the Jersey Shore to American Samoa, Bruckner works to keep people safe around water.

Bruckner shared insights on coastal hazards, the challenges of construction in flood zones, and the need for better communication of ocean science and safety to visitors. They also discussed the power of moving water, assessing swimming abilities against ocean conditions, and providing critical safety information to beachgoers.

Watch Tidal Flooding Talk (TFT)—America's only regular show that focuses on coastal flooding resiliency. TFT is put on by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition (NJCC), a group of towns near the coast and rivers that teamed up after Superstorm Sandy hit in 2012.

Every month, TFT gets local leaders together for a engaging workshop to talk about flooding challenges. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to know more!

Palma, Dan and Joe chatted about flood insurance in New Jersey, spotlighting its value since Hurricane Sandy. They praised the New Jersey Coastal Coalition for helping towns join the Community Rating System (CRS) to cut insurance costs. Joe pointed out that CRS boosts scores with no downsides.

With 200,000 policies, New Jersey trails Florida but enforces tougher height rules. Palma suggested flood-proofing homes to save on rates, while Joe pondered the impact of raising flood height rules by 5 feet.
Joe brought up recent floods in Italy’s Tuscany and Emilia Romagna that shut schools.

The talk shifted to local drought worries and threats to the Kirkwood Cohansey Aquifer, a vital water source. Dan urged for steady rain over two months to ease drought without flooding. They briefly covered weather forecasts and the difference between tidal and rain flooding.

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Watch Tidal Flooding Talk (TFT)—America's only regular show that focuses on coastal flooding resiliency. TFT is put on by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition (NJCC), a group of towns near the coast and rivers that teamed up after Superstorm Sandy hit in 2012.

Every month, TFT gets local leaders together for a engaging workshop to talk about flooding challenges. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com  to know more!

Eric Hoeflich, a meteorologist and coastal flooding coordinator from the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS), discussed the upcoming king tides and the quiet tidal flooding season in New Jersey. He noted the last advisory was in mid-November, crediting fewer storms, though tidal flooding remains a constant threat. The team emphasized their work with coastal towns to share vital forecasts.
Inspired by Hurricane Sandy, Eric educates communities about tidal flooding risks. He mentioned NWS plans to shift to statements and warnings by 2026 and improve flood mapping. Joe, Dan Skeldon and Palma Shiles stressed public awareness, especially for part-time residents, ending with a call to protect properties and monitor flood risks.

The New Jersey Coastal Coalition (NJCC) is a group of New Jersey floodplain communities that meet monthly in a workshop setting, to discuss common municipal flooding issues. Formed in response to the 2012 Super Storm Sandy, we have met regularly since January 2013. Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of each month at various participant facilities. Find more at njcoastalcoalition.com/.

The New Jersey Flood Institute (NJFI) is the research arm of the New Jersey Coastal Coalition. Dr. Bill Thomas, Director of the NJFI, will discuss how its making the Jersey Shore more flood resilient. Plus, we'll even discuss his time in Papua New Guinea. Meteorologists Joe Martucci and Dan Skeldon will interview Dr. Thomas, and talk about this cold winter and worsening drought.

Tidal Flooding Talk is America's only regular show dedicated to coastal flooding resiliency. Run by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition (NJCC), it is a group of New Jersey floodplain communities that meet monthly in a workshop setting, to discuss common municipal flooding issues. Formed in response to the 2012 Super Storm Sandy, we have met regularly since January 2013. Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of each month at various participant facilities. Find more at njcoastalcoalition.com/.

Meteorologists Joe Martucci and Dan Skeldon, along with Margate, NJ emergency management director Chuck LaBarre, met to discuss the quiet winter, upcoming spring, and flood insurance importance. They emphasized emergency managers' roles in disaster preparedness, with Chuck sharing communication strategies for residents and visitors.

The team then addressed challenges in weather forecasting, public response, and warning issuance timing. Margate’s class 5 community rating system score offers homeowners a 25% discount. Upcoming National Weather Service changes will replace coastal flood advisories with watches and warnings to reduce fatigue and highlight severity.

The New Jersey Coastal Coalition (NJCC) is a group of New Jersey floodplain communities that meet monthly in a workshop setting, to discuss common municipal flooding issues. Formed in response to the 2012 Super Storm Sandy, we have met regularly since January 2013. Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of each month at various participant facilities. Find more at njcoastalcoalition.com/.

A South Jersey Snow Special is here and tidal flooding comes later on Thursday. Palma Shiles, Dan Skeldon and Meteorologist Joe Martucci talk about how our New Jersey Coastal Coalition towns are building more resilient communities exactly for this kind of flooding, a look at the weather forecast and more on Tidal Flooding Talk.

The New Jersey Coastal Coalition (NJCC) is a group of New Jersey floodplain communities that meet monthly in a workshop setting, to discuss common municipal flooding issues. Formed in response to the 2012 Super Storm Sandy, we have met regularly since January 2013. Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of each month at various participant facilities. Find more at njcoastalcoalition.com/.

Palma Shiles, Dan Skeldon and I are back for the second episode of Tidal Flooding Talk's revamp. With a wintry mix coming Wednesday night into Thursday, the trio will discuss safety hazards for icing. Plus, there's been a lack of tidal flooding lately. The three explore if that will continue. Of course, we'll answer your questions you post in the comments as well!

The New Jersey Coastal Coalition (NJCC) is a group of New Jersey floodplain communities that meet monthly in a workshop setting, to discuss common municipal flooding issues. Formed in response to the 2012 Super Storm Sandy, we have met regularly since January 2013. Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of each month at various participant facilities. Find more at njcoastalcoalition.com/.