# New York City king tides and high water in 1999

> In 1999, NOAA's tide gauge at The Battery recorded water high enough for FloodRoute's model to put at least one New York City road at risk on 6 days. The highest was 7.36 ft on Sunday, January 3, 1999, 1.81 ft above the tide tables, with 14 roads at risk, including Monroe Street, South Street and Madison Street.

**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 (The Battery gauge, ft MLLW) | vs tide tables | Roads at risk | Severity | Deepest streets (model) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 1999 | 7.36 | +1.81 ft | 14 | Likely | Monroe Street, South Street, Madison Street |
| Mar 3, 1999 | 6.44 | +1.64 ft | 1 | Possible | Monroe Street |
| Mar 15, 1999 | 6.89 | +2.03 ft | 12 | Likely | Monroe Street, South Street, Madison Street |
| Mar 21, 1999 | 6.73 | +1.44 ft | 8 | Possible | Monroe Street, South Street |
| Apr 16, 1999 | 6.63 | +0.64 ft | 7 | Possible | Monroe Street, South Street |
| Oct 23, 1999 | 6.70 | +1.15 ft | 8 | Possible | Monroe Street, South Street |

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