# How NOAA Predicts and Maps Coastal Flooding | Tidal Flooding Talk (4/28/2026)

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Podcast: [Tidal Flooding Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tidal-flooding-talk-7674386)
Published: 2026-04-28T23:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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

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