Dan Skeldon and Palma Shiles interview Jay Dilworth, a seasoned construction and floodplain management expert, to explore the evolving standards, regulations, and future trends in floodplain management and coastal construction.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:53 Current State of Summer and School Year Endings
02:15 Introduction of Guest Jay Dilworth and His Background
05:26 Jay Dilworth on Floodplain Certification and Career Path
09:41 Impact of Sandy and Post-Storm Standards
14:34 Future of Floodplain Management and Climate Adaptation
19:39 Challenges in Zoning and Construction Regulations
24:23 Common Code Violations and Contractor Mistakes
25:07 Public Misconceptions About Floodplain Requirements
26:21 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
26:59 TFT Outro.mp4


Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday night, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

Meteorologist Dan Skeldon and Palma Shiles share their expertise on this week's episode! Dan explain what is and, more importantly, is not tidal flooding. Meanwhile, Palma offers insights to flood zone misconceptions, and the importance of regulations and preparedness.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Weather Overview
02:49 Unique Challenges of Jersey Shore Weather
05:40 Understanding Tidal Flooding
08:43 Homeowner Insights and Flood Preparedness
11:15 Impact of Weather on Property Decisions
14:20 Meteorologists' Perspective on Forecasting

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday night, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

TIDAL FLOODING TALK | Finally, a free weather app Meteorologist Joe Martucci approves of! The EverythingWx app is 100% human curated weather data with any high-quality information you can think of. Cory Mottice, the owner of the app, joins TFT to explain this groundbreak app.

Download on Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/everythingweather/id6736664582

Download on Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.corymottice.wiseweather&hl=en_US

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday night, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

In this episode, we celebrate the career of Dr. Dave Robinson, the long-serving New Jersey State Climatologist, exploring his journey, insights on weather and climate, and his retirement plans. We also discuss the impact of climate science on policy and community resilience.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday night, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

Join us as we explore the Blue Acres Program in New Jersey with Courtney Wald-Wittkop, discussing flood risk mitigation, voluntary buyouts, and community resilience strategies. Learn how this innovative program helps homeowners relocate from flood-prone areas and the future of flood resilience in the state.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday night, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

Join us as we explore urban nature-based solutions for flood and heat mitigation with Johnny Quispe of the Nature Conservancy. Discover how cities like Newark and Patterson are implementing innovative strategies to create resilient, sustainable communities.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday night, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

REWIND: In the Tidal Flooding Talk episode, Dr. Nicole Elko, Executive Director of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), discussed New Jersey’s history of beach replenishment.

Founded in 1926 right here in NJ, the ASBPA supports beach renourishment, impacting economies and storm protection. Plans for its 2026 centennial conference in Atlantic City were shared, alongside insights on erosion patterns, sand types, and economic benefits of beach nourishment.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday night, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

In this episode, @noaa oceanographer Karen Kavanaugh discusses tidal flooding, high tide predictions, and the tools NOAA uses to monitor and forecast coastal hazards. The conversation covers water level data, flood mapping, and how these insights help communities prepare for flooding events.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday night, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

Resources
NOAA Tides and Currents Inundation Dashboard - https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/inundationDB
NOAA Monthly High Tide Flood Outlook - https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/high-tide-flooding/monthly-outlook.html
NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services - https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov
NOAA Water Level Monitoring Network - https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/waterlevels.html