‘Highest king tide ever’ swamps South Florida and exposes danger of sea rise

Image caption: Coastal flooding will continue to affect both of our respective coasts through the rest of the week and into the upcoming weekend. Water levels could reach minor thresholds along the Gulf Coast and moderate to major thresholds along the East Coast. Image credit: National Weather Service Forecast Office Miami – South Florida. Gift article by Alex Harris, Michael Butler and Milena Malaver. Miami Herald – updated October 28, 2026.

All signs point to this week’s king tide as the highest in South Florida’s history — supercharged by onshore winds and sea level rise. From Miami to West Palm, an unprecedented amount of saltwater surged ashore. It submerged lanes of major thoroughfares, leaving drivers to navigate intersections with water up to their wheel wells. It crept to the doors — and beyond — of coastal businesses, including several in Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale. […]

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