Tidal Flooding Creates Mess On Tarpon Springs' Roads

TARPON SPRINGS, FL — Motorists traveling around Tarpon Springs are being warned to watch out for tidal flooding in the city’s lower lying areas. As of Friday afternoon, several streets were flooded with more flooding anticipated over the weekend.

“Please beware of tidal flooding in low-lying areas of town,” Judy Staley, city spokeswoman, warned in a Friday afternoon email. “We are experiencing a ‘king’ tide that is significantly above normal.” (For more local news from Florida, click here to sign up for real-time news alerts and newsletters from Tarpon Springs Patch, and click here to find your local Florida Patch. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app.)

Staley said water should recede when the tide goes out later on Friday. Even so, tidal flooding is also likely on Saturday. The high tide is expected to arrive around 2:30 p.m. Oct. 7.

Friday’s tidal flooding has created a mess on some local roads. Authorities have placed barriers and set detours in some areas.

“Please do not drive around barricades and observe detours,” Staley urged. “Areas experiencing flooding include Dodecanese Boulevard, Meres at Alternate 19 and Whitcomb Boulevard.”

Rainy weather, partially prompted by Tropical Storm Nate, is expected through the upcoming weekend.

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