(WSVN) - Weather brought on by Hurricane Ian coincided with king tides in South Florida, creating extra flooding in areas.
As the natural disaster makes landfall, the tidal effects are expected to cause more flooding in Fort Lauderdale, Wednesday.
Residents of the area said they are used to flooding caused by high tides.
Water levels were higher than usual at a marina on Northeast Sixth Court, as the rain coupled with the high tide caused the sea to overflow onto the parking lot.
“A little flooding but we got lucky,” said Fay Hoffman.
Many expressed they are happy to be out of Ian’s path.
Brett Saunders came down from Tampa in hopes of avoiding the storm.
“I moved yesterday ’cause it looked like it was coming straight towards us, and it turns out it’s going to be going a little south,” he said. “I’m really glad for Tampa, but I hope the place that’s south will be OK.”
Hendricks Isle experienced similar conditions as the water flowed over the seawall, creeping closer to houses. Residents said this is something they are familiar with.
“At this time of year, we have king tides, and we’re used to it. It is what it is. We live here. We know about it,” said Hoffman. “You know, I’m not nervous about it. If I have to move, I’ll move.”
King tides are a phenomenon in South Florida that many expressed and believe is a sign of the times.
“I do think climate change makes storms more exaggerated, and it definitely has an effect,” said Saunders. “I think it’s making storms worse.”
Meanwhile, in Miami, Little River Pocket Park had pumps throughout to flush out excess water; tides were also high in North Bay Village.
Since Miami-Dade officials prepared ahead of the natural phenomenon, it is expected to be disruptive but not catastrophic.
As of Wednesday afternoon, the tides in Fort Lauderdale have receded as lower influxes of water flowed through Broward County.
People in the area said they are grateful they are not being impacted by the hurricane as much as the West Coast of Florida.
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