FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Beach renourishment efforts in Flagler County took a major hit from the same high-pressure system that’s caused problems all along Florida’s east coast.
Flagler County’s engineer tells News 6 that the county lost about 50% of the sand placed on the beach two months ago to replenish dunes hit hard by hurricanes Ian and Nicole last year.
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The county was awarded $17 million from a Florida fund to support beach erosion projects back in January.
A high-pressure system in the Atlantic caused heavy winds and unusually high waves along the Central Florida coast.
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In Volusia County, the high tide has caused breaks in the temporary dams put in place along the shore to help with beach erosion and protect fragile seawalls.
It’s a major setback in a county that is racing to shore up the coast before the start of turtle nesting season May 1, when work will have to be put on hold.
While a coastal flood warning is over, rough surf will still affect the coast and could further impact beach erosion.
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