Be Prepared For Hurricane Season.
We all know the dangers that hurricane season can pose to our homes, but sometimes we forget how they can affect your car. High tide and flooding in Miami in particular can be devastating for your Ultimate Driving Machine® as the a/c intake on many BMW models is located under the vehicle, making it very susceptible to flooding damage.
In the unfortunate event that your ride is damaged, Vista BMW Coconut Creek has your back. Let us know and our experts will help you work with the insurance companies to get you what you deserve.
The best way to keep your ride safe, though, is to keep it high and dry and away from flooded areas. That may not always be possible, but here are a few ways to help mitigate it. Avoid the following areas if possible as they are the most prone to flooding:
- Boulevard Between I-395 And I-195
- Miami River: South River Drive Along The Sewell Park Area
- Melrose: Northwest 36th Street And Streets South Of It; East Of 25th Avenue
- Upper Eastside: Morningside Neighborhood; Shorecrest Neighborhood East Of NE 10th Avenue
- Crespi Boulevard And 79th Terrace
- Miami Beach: West Avenue And Eighth Street; First Street And Alton Road; South Pointe Drive And Washington Avenue; 44th Street And Post Avenue (Muss Park Area) and North Bay Road From 43rd To 63rd Streets
Another useful tool to keep with you is an app for the city of Miami Beach. This e-Gov app identifies streets and parking lots impacted by flooding and can be downloaded at mibeachfl.gov.
While hurricane season is in full effect, the threat of flooding is at an all-time high. Even without the threat of hurricanes, low-lying areas in Miami can experience mild flooding during normal conditions and extreme flooding during “King Tides” as well. This is when the moon aligns with a normal high tide to create a tide that goes even further in-shore than normal.
To learn more about how to avoid flooding and the potential complications it has for your BMW, stop by Vista Coconut Creek today. We’re always happy to talk with you.
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