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Tidal Flooding Talk is the only weekly show in America dedicated to coastal flooding and resiliency. Presented by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition - a nonprofit organization committed to building more resilient communities at the Jersey Shore, new episodes drop every Tuesday.
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TIDAL FLOODING TALK | FEMA’s voluntary flood buyout program aims to reduce future disaster costs, yet often shifts flood risk to new homeowners rather than removing properties from harm’s way. Rice University sociologist Jim Elliott breaks down real migration patterns, persistent structural inequalities favoring wealthier areas, and the growing challenge of climate gentrification.Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!
Extreme precipitation trends under global warming reveal heavy rainfall events in the tropics surging dramatically—moderate rains decline while intense downpours rise sharply over decades. University of Miami PhD student (and Jersey guy) Eric Mischell shares insights on Florida's record events like 2023 Fort Lauderdale floods, convective changes, and climate-driven water cycle shifts.Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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 our latest New Jersey Coastal Coalition discussion, we showcased Stafford Township’s outstanding resiliency achievements, including $5–10 million in DEP-funded marsh restorations using dredge spoils, extensive lagoon dredging to fight tidal flooding, and our exciting new free web app that delivers real-time weather alerts and emergency messaging. We dove into the value of regional partnerships, Community Rating System discounts that reduce flood insurance costs, and community-led stormwater initiatives built to protect our coast from rising climate risks.
Explore groundbreaking coastal resiliency research at Oregon State University's Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory, led by Director Pedro Lomonaco. Using large-scale wave flumes and basins, they simulate hurricane surges and storm impacts on houses. This way, we all know how we need to elevating structures to protect our coastal communities from storms. Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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 | Join hosts Joe and Dan as they welcome Jim Murdoch, News 12's Jersey Shore reporter, for a captivating look back at Winter Storm Jonas—the historic 2016 blizzard that brought massive snow, tidal flooding, and thundersnow to New Jersey. Relive the intense coverage, personal stories, and lessons learned from this epic event.Join hosts Joe and Dan as they welcome Jim Murdoch, News 12's Jersey Shore reporter, for a captivating look back at Winter Storm Jonas—the historic 2016 blizzard that brought massive snow, tidal flooding, and thundersnow to New Jersey. Relive the intense coverage, personal stories, and lessons learned from this epic event.
Environmental reporter Amanda Oglesby from the Asbury Park Press (www.app.com) explored wave power’s promise as a renewable energy source for New Jersey. Though still emerging—with pioneering research at Rutgers and Stevens Institute—wave energy faces steep challenges, including ocean corrosion, high costs, and mixed political support. The discussion also covered wind project hurdles like elevated interest rates and supply chain issues, plus Superstorm Sandy’s lasting lessons on coastal resilience and flood risk.Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!
Sand on the East Coast moves north to south. Sea level depends on the tide. We dig into the science of sand with Dr. Lenore Tedesco from The Wetlands Institute (https://wetlandsinstitute.org/)! Rising sea levels threaten marshes and beaches, underscoring vital marsh restoration projects. Beach nourishment provides short-term relief from tidal flooding, but faces long-term sustainability challenges.Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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 | Get ready for the awesome 2025 wrap-up episode of Tidal Flooding Talk! The team shares exciting stories from fighting fires in strong winds, cheers for their growing show with about 3,000 listeners each time, teases cool guests for 2026, and hands out funny "yearbook superlatives" to amazing experts—ending with a shocking fact about huge storm surges that left everyone quiet.Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!
Discover the challenges of translating weather forecasts into Spanish and improving flood warnings in this insightful meeting summary. Dr. Joseph Trujillo-Falcon, Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois, discusses tidal flooding, rip currents, and recurrent floods, plus a new AI tool that cuts translation time from hours to minutes. Learn why clear, simple language matters for safety and how social science boosts meteorology education. Perfect for understanding better weather communication in Spanish!Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!
GeoCollaborate and Storm Center Communications unveiled an exciting new partnership to create a powerful flood communications web app. The customizable GeoCollaborate dashboard pulls real-time NOAA data, delivers alerts, and lets New Jersey Coastal Coalition communities send targeted warnings, tide updates, and safety messages directly to residents—all in one easy-to-use platform. See it for yourself at at https://njcc.geocollaborate.com/dashboard/.Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!
National Hurricane Center storm surge specialist Cassie Mora shared her inspiring journey from a childhood fascination during Tropical Storm Ernesto to forecasting at NHC. She broke down the 2025 season, explained the new hurricane cone graphics and rip current tools, and stressed focusing on impacts—not just the cone—while preparing communities year-round.Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!
The “100-year flood” means a 1% chance each year, not every century. Dr. Hamed Moftakhari of the University of Alabama explains climate change is raising nuisance flooding costs through repeated events. Will better models keep New Jersey safe and ready?Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!
Dr. Judah Cohen, Director of Subseasonal Forecasting at AER and Visiting Scientist at MIT's Parsons Lab explored Arctic predictors like Siberian snow and sea ice, polar vortex dynamics, and La Niña’s subtle impacts on Mid-Atlantic winters. Models favor milder temperatures and lighter snow for New Jersey—but will a looming stratospheric coupling unleash a 2009-style polar plunge by December?Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!
Fire Chief Jesse Peri tackles year-round wildfires, winter king tides, and storm surges in Stinson Beach, CA, just north of San Francisco. From inflatable boat rescues and dune restoration to septic flood risks and evacuation routes, he shares strategies for managing transient crowds, access challenges, and county collaboration amid rising threats.Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!
Dr. Michael Mann, perhaps the most known name in climate, discussed how climate change is shifting Nor'easters. Inspired by the 2010 Snowmageddon, his research using 75 years of data revealed an 8% increase in maximum wind speeds due to ocean warming. He emphasized greater awareness and research to prepare coastal communities.Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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 an electrifying team session, the crew gears up for their Halloween episode on "ghost boats"—derelict vessels menacing coasts with storms, costing over $24,000 each to remove amid funding shortfalls. Kiley Price of Inside Climate News unpacked whale perils: ghost gear entanglements, vessel strikes along the East Coast, and innovations like ropeless fishing plus NOAA-guided slowdown zones to safeguard endangered North Atlantic right whales.Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!
Joe Bastardi, the legendary meteorologist who career spans from AccuWeather's early days to WeatherBell to social media, joins the show. The focus is on his Power and Impact scale. Joe argues that the current Saffir-Simpson scale for hurricanes is outdated and we have the tools to provide a better idea of how impactful a hurricane is than just winds. No one is more passionate about weather than Joe, though. So, the episode talks about Sandy in 2012 being classified as a post-tropical cyclone instead of a hurricane, and his Jersey Roots in Somers Point. Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!
It's shark week at Tidal Flooding Talk! Discover how marine scientists tag pelagic sharks like makos and blues with advanced sensors to gather real-time ocean data on temperature, salinity, and heat content. This cost-effective method can outperform pricey gliders, enhancing Atlantic hurricane forecasts amid climate change. From offshore expeditions to tag deployment challenges, explore the future of bio-logging in marine research. Dr. Aaron Carlisle, Associate Professor at the University of Delaware, joins Dan, Palma and Joe to share his shark stories. Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!
Ben Noll and Sarah Kaplan from The Washington Post explored Hurricane Helene’s inland flooding and communication breakdowns in North Carolina (https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/07/07/hurricane-helene-evacuation-north-carolina-warnings/). The team discussed rising atmospheric moisture, global flood risks, and education gaps. Leadership updates and forecasting insights deepened their mission: improving public understanding and resilience in a rapidly changing climate.Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!
Dr. Venkatachalam “Ram” Ramaswamy, director of NOAA’s Geophysical Dynamics Fluid Laboratory (www.gfdl.noaa.gov), discussed shifting atmospheric river patterns. Research shows East Coast atmospheric rivers are increasing in frequency, impacting populated areas, while West Coast events are decreasing. These changes, linked to climate patterns like El Niño, affect precipitation, flooding, and water management, with models improving predictions.Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!
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