# Miami Beach king tides and high water in 1996

> In 1996, NOAA's Virginia Key tide gauge recorded water high enough for FloodRoute's model to put at least one Miami Beach road at risk on 6 days. The highest was 3.37 ft on Saturday, November 16, 1996, 0.72 ft above the tide tables, with 15 roads at risk, including Venetian Way, 5th Street and Alton Road.

**Estimates, not records of actual flooding.** Each day is NOAA's verified high water at the tide gauge, run through FloodRoute's flood model on today's roads and elevations, in dry weather. Drains, levees, tide gates, rain, road changes and elevation error all mean real conditions differed. Not for property, real-estate, insurance, lending, engineering or legal decisions.

## Every day with roads at risk (6)

| Date | High water (Virginia Key gauge, ft MLLW) | vs tide tables | Roads at risk | Severity | Deepest streets (model) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 1996 | 3.20 | +0.34 ft | 2 | Possible | Venetian Way |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 3.17 | +0.34 ft | 2 | Possible | Venetian Way |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 3.14 | +0.10 ft | 2 | Possible | Venetian Way |
| Nov 15, 1996 | 3.25 | +0.53 ft | 7 | Possible | Venetian Way, 5th Street, Alton Road |
| Nov 16, 1996 | 3.37 | +0.72 ft | 15 | Possible | Venetian Way, 5th Street, Alton Road |
| Nov 17, 1996 | 3.24 | +0.72 ft | 7 | Possible | Venetian Way, 5th Street, Alton Road |

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