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 cause flooding along both U.S. coasts
Record-breaking tides are swamping both coasts of the U.S., and in some places water levels have climbed higher than they did during some historic hurricanes. A mix of naturally high tides, rainfall, and onshore winds is lifting ocean levels feet above normal. Flooding reached 2.25 feet above normal in South Port Everglades on Monday, surpassing
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.
Powerful King Tides Flood Coastal Communities on Both Coasts
In Southern California, powerful king tides forced business and home owners to scoop water from their residences, while in Florida, flood waters from those high tides overtook streets and the threat is not over. TODAY's Al Roker tracks full forecast.
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