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Info on intracoastal waterway

#1 Postby Amanzi » Fri Sep 03, 2004 1:55 pm

Does anyone know where I can find possible surge effects for the intracoastal water way in Flagler county, St. Johns County??? :?:
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#2 Postby pvbeach » Fri Sep 03, 2004 2:03 pm

Would also be interested to know what 12-20 inches of rain can do to the ICW and neighboring lakes/ponds in NE FL (Flagler, St Johns, etc)???
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#3 Postby Amanzi » Fri Sep 03, 2004 2:08 pm

Thats what Im trying to figure out myself!! My back garden IS the Intracoastal, so if they are predicting a big rise in the water, it may mean the difference of me staying or going, as I dont see wind being a big factor for me here in Flagler.
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#4 Postby ilmc172pilot » Fri Sep 03, 2004 2:11 pm

have you tried the local NWS?
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#5 Postby Guest » Fri Sep 03, 2004 2:13 pm

I know they evacuated everyone in Volusia and Brevard on the intercoastal. You're just a tad bit north. Maybe you should go further inland? Especially since our local mets are now predicting a more northern landfall along the coast. Stay safe and good luck.
...Jennifer...
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#6 Postby Amanzi » Fri Sep 03, 2004 2:13 pm

HHHMMMM, I did not think about that. Thanks, I will see what I can dig up.
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#7 Postby USCG_Hurricane_Watcher » Fri Sep 03, 2004 2:23 pm

It's hard to say...it depends on where the surge is going to be present and at what point in the tidal cycle you do get the surge. It also wouldn't hurt to know what your mean high and mean low tides are, as well as the tide range for your specific area. This info is located on your nautical chart...
Keep in mind when the local news gives you times for low and high tide, make sure it's CORRECTED for your specific area. Case in point, low tide up the creek will occur later than in areas closer to the ocean's tidal influence.

Is your boat out back??!!?? That could be ugly...
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#8 Postby USCG_Hurricane_Watcher » Fri Sep 03, 2004 2:30 pm

Don't know why I didn't mention it the first time...

Try calling the local Coast Guard Group...I'm guessing Group Mayort?? IF they not pulling their hair out at this point in the game...they may be able to give some info you're looking for.

Keep in mind those guys are probably up to their necks right now since we're typically some of the last to leave, so please be patient.
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#9 Postby Amanzi » Fri Sep 03, 2004 2:30 pm

mrschad wrote:I know they evacuated everyone in Volusia and Brevard on the intercoastal. You're just a tad bit north. Maybe you should go further inland? Especially since our local mets are now predicting a more northern landfall along the coast. Stay safe and good luck.
...Jennifer...


Nope no evacs here, not enen the barrier islands... at least not the last time I checked. We have not boarded up. With the weakning and the westward movement now the winds are in the upper 40's. You guys are not on the nice side of this thing!

thanks for the info USCG_Hurricane_Watcher!
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