Episodes

  • Historic Winter Storms of NJ with Don Colgan | Tidal Flooding Talk 3/10/2026
    Mar 25 2026

    Author Don Colgan shares his exciting journey writing the book Historic Winter Storms of New Jersey. He tells real stories from huge storms like the 1888 Blizzard and the powerful 1962 nor'easter. Learn how people survived tough times and why everyone needs to prepare for floods. Winter storms can be just as dangerous as hurricanes—stay weather-smart!

    Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!

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    30 mins
  • Monster Rouge Waves | Tidal Flooding Talk 3/17/2026
    Mar 25 2026

    TIDAL FLOODING TALK | Join Georgia Tech scientist Dr. Francesco Fedele to learn about rogue waves—huge, unexpected ocean waves that can appear even on calm days! He explains how waves add together to create monsters in places like the North Sea. These waves can flood coasts, and new AI tools might help predict them in just a few years.

    Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!

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    34 mins
  • Nasty New England Storms | Tidal Flooding Talk (2/24/2026)
    Mar 25 2026

    TIDAL FLOODING TALK | Join Joe, Palma and Dan as they welcome Dan's best friend Matt Noyes from One Degree Outside. They chat about New England's snowy winter, coastal flooding risks, Nor'easters, beach erosion, digital meteorology shifts, Matt's career move from TV, plus Super Bowl fun. Great for weather fans and coastal folks!

    Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!

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    31 mins
  • Advocating for U.S. beach funding | Tidal Flooding Talk 3/3/2026
    Mar 25 2026

    TIDAL FLOODING TALK | The American Coastal Coalition (ACC) is in the hall of Congress throughout the year, making sure the beaches at the Jersey Shore, and beyond, get the financial support they need. Dan Ginolfi and Howard Marlowe, of the ACC, join the TFT team to discuss. The NJCC and the ACC are partners in mission.

    Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!

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    29 mins
  • Dr. Bob Kopp: lead author of NJ's biggest climate report | Tidal Flooding Talk (3/24/2026)
    Mar 21 2026

    🌊TIDAL FLOODING TALK | Sea levels will rise at least a half foot by 2040 compared to 2014. By 2070, it's likely to between 1.3 to 2.3 feet higher than 2014. Dr. Bob Kopp, lead author of the 2025 Rutgers Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel Report, joins Dan and Joe to discuss.

    Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!

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    26 mins
  • How people move when their homes are bought out | 2/17/2026 Tidal Flooding Talk
    Feb 20 2026

    TIDAL FLOODING TALK | FEMA’s voluntary flood buyout program aims to reduce future disaster costs, yet often shifts flood risk to new homeowners rather than removing properties from harm’s way. Rice University sociologist Jim Elliott breaks down real migration patterns, persistent structural inequalities favoring wealthier areas, and the growing challenge of climate gentrification.

    Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!

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    32 mins
  • Extreme precipitation intensity has changed | 2/10/2026 Tidal Flooding Talk
    Feb 20 2026

    Extreme precipitation trends under global warming reveal heavy rainfall events in the tropics surging dramatically—moderate rains decline while intense downpours rise sharply over decades. University of Miami PhD student (and Jersey guy) Eric Mischell shares insights on Florida's record events like 2023 Fort Lauderdale floods, convective changes, and climate-driven water cycle shifts.

    Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, 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!

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    21 mins
  • The journey to flood resiliency in Stafford, NJ | Tidal Flooding Talk (2/3/2026)
    Feb 20 2026

    In our latest New Jersey Coastal Coalition discussion, we showcased Stafford Township’s outstanding resiliency achievements, including $5–10 million in DEP-funded marsh restorations using dredge spoils, extensive lagoon dredging to fight tidal flooding, and our exciting new free web app that delivers real-time weather alerts and emergency messaging.

    We dove into the value of regional partnerships, Community Rating System discounts that reduce flood insurance costs, and community-led stormwater initiatives built to protect our coast from rising climate risks.

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    31 mins