Weekend trouble
King tide brings coastal flood threat
Florida is bracing for a wet weekend as heavy rain and unusually high tides threaten coastal flooding from Miami to Charleston. But what exactly is a King Tide, and why could it make this weekend’s flooding even worse?
Florida faces a soggy weekend as heavy rain and unusually high tides increase the risk of coastal flooding. Rising water could flood streets and low-lying coastal communities.
The culprit is a King Tide, a term used to describe some of the year’s highest tides. These occur when the gravitational pull of the sun and moon combine to produce exceptionally high water levels. Even without a storm, King Tides can cause coastal flooding, especially in low-lying areas. This weekend’s King Tide may cause coastal flooding from…