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South Florida faces multiday flood threat from heavy rain, King Tides
FOX Weather • • nation
Key Points:
- Seasonal King Tides combined with heavy rain are causing a multiday flood threat along a 500-mile stretch from Miami to Charleston, with coastal flooding expected during peak high tides this weekend.
- South Florida is forecasted to receive 3 to 5 inches of rain from Friday through Tuesday, with rain rates up to 1 to 2 inches per hour, leading to flash flood risks rated level 1 out of 4, and localized level 2 threats.
- An upper-level low near Cuba, interacting with high pressure off the East Coast, is funneling tropical moisture into Florida, intensifying rainfall and flooding potential.
- Persistent winds of 20 to 25 mph are pushing coastal waters inland, exacerbating minor to moderate flooding during King Tide events, which are the highest naturally occurring tides of the year.
- Despite starting the year in extreme drought, Florida has seen significant improvement due to a wet summer and early fall, but the current weather pattern poses new flooding challenges.
