Residents in Fort Lauderdale neighborhood left frustrated as roads remain largely impassable due to king tides

Residents of a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood have had a long week dealing with king tides and nearly impassable roadways. As king tides inundated much of South Florida over the past week, with the worst of it coming on Tuesday due to the full moon, residents along Coconut Isle Drive have experienced a uniquely frustrating few days of sitting water with nowhere to go. Absolutely the worst year ever for king tides, said Kris, a local area resident. Officials have been consistently advising drivers to avoid flooded roads, as taking on too much water, especially for cars that sit closer to the ground, can lead to stalling out. For Kris, that problem comes up at the end of her driveway. I have a small car and I had to call my husband to come home, drive in his SUV to my doctor s appointment, said Kris. She s not alone in this problem many of her neighbors face similar issues. Those issues are so common that it s earned Coconut Isle Drive its own unofficial nickname