Brevard County residents fear saltwater damage from King Tides: 'A nightmare'

Surging king tides are forcing salt water from the Indian River Lagoon through drainage pipes, submerging sections of Indian River Drive and leaving Brevard County homeowners with saltwater damaged vehicles.Brevard County saltwater floodingKing tides caused the Indian River Lagoon to crest past street level this week, filling some neighborhood storm drains until water bubbled back into the roadway.Residents along Indian River Drive say the brackish overflow leaves motorists stranded or forced to drive straight through corrosive salt water. Submerged pavement forces daily commuters to risk vehicle damage simply trying to navigate their regular routes. Andrea Sadler, president of the Briarwood Manor homeowners association, described the conditions as "a nightmare" for nearby families. "It’s scary. He has to drive through salt water. He has to stop and wait for other vehicles to go through," Sadler said speaking about her 16-year-old son. Another resident, Tom Kennelly, noted the system w