King tide flooding and Las Olas drainage
Summary
A resident warned that king tide flooding is worsening near Las Olas and asked for drainage maps, tidal valve inventory and hydraulic modeling before the Las Olas Mobility Improvements Project makes things worse for private property. Commissioners sympathetic but noted king tides have limits; staff agreed to meet with him.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs unknown, but drainage fixes would come through the Las Olas Mobility Improvements Project.
Las Olas corridor property owners suffering king-tide flooding.
Residents whose properties flood or were damaged during recent road work.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission (Regular) - Oct 6, 2026
A resident warned that king tide flooding is worsening near Las Olas and asked for drainage maps, tidal valve inventory and hydraulic modeling before the Las Olas Mobility Improvements Project makes things worse for private property. Commissioners sympathetic but noted king tides have limits; staff agreed to meet with him.
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