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Brevard County coastline battered by strong winds, high tides and dangerous surf

  • On Sunday, South Florida faces an increased risk of coastal flooding as heavy rainfall and seasonal King Tides converge through early next week.
  • According to NOAA, King tides are a "non-scientific term" for exceptionally high tides occurring when the moon is "at its perigee," compounded by tropical moisture funneling into the region.
  • Meteorologists expect rain rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, placing the area under level 2 flash flood risk, while sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph could gust exceeding 40 mph.
  • Coastal flood advisories remain in effect for Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties; City of Miami officials warn residents not to drive through floodwater containing "unseen hazards."
  • While the current king tide event spans through October 30, no tropical systems are expected to develop in the Atlantic over the next seven days, reducing additional storm risk.
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King tides are impacting coastal areas from Florida to the Carolinas. Here’s what they are.

King tides are higher-than-normal high tides, and they're impacting coastal areas from Florida to the Carolinas this week. Here's a closer look at what they are.

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NBC Miami broke the news in Miramar, United States on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
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