Florida faces severe coastal flooding from ongoing fall King Tides event

Parts of Florida experienced severe coastal flooding on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, due to an ongoing fall King Tides event. The New York Post reported that flood levels continued to surpass historical records set by several hurricanes, leaving low-lying neighborhoods in South Florida submerged under several feet of water during high tide. [1]

Multiple news outlets covered the impending and active tidal surge across the state. CBS News and The Weather Channel both reported on the rising water hitting the South Florida coast, while AOL.com and the South Florida Reporter noted that the King Tides brought major coastal flooding and erosion alongside an Atlantic storm. Additionally, FOX Weather reported that the extreme low tides associated with the event left a Florida manatee stranded. [2][3][4][5][6]

A King Tide is not a scientific term but is commonly used to describe an especially high spring tide, according to Wikipedia. These non-scientific events typically occur three or four times each year, particularly during perigean spring tides. [7]

Peak flooding is expected to persist through Wednesday across the coast of the Southeast. High tide cycles will begin to recede slowly, though relief for flooded low-lying neighborhoods is expected to be gradual as tidal flooding continues, according to the New York Post. [1]