South Florida heavy rain and king tides News

Sea Rise Blamed for Failure of Miami-Dade Septic Tanks

Miami-Dade has tens of thousands of septic tanks, and a new report reveals most are already malfunctioning – the smelly and unhealthy evidence of which often ends up in people’s yards and homes. It’s a billion-dollar problem that climate change …

King Tides, Heavy Rain Cause Flooding in Areas Hit by Irma

Heavy rainfall over much of South Florida has led to flooding in areas hit hard by Hurricane Irma. Flooding due to heavy rain and the annual “King tides” is being reported along low-lying streets from Key West to Fort Lauderdale. …