The Southeast coast is entering the most critical phase of the fall King Tide event, with major coastal flooding expected during morning high tides over the next two days stretching from Miami to Charleston, FOX Weather reported in an update at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 26. Peak fall King Tides are combining with persistent northeasterly winds that push seawater onshore, the FOX Forecast Center said.

Source: FOX Weather — King Tides threaten major coastal flooding across Southeast communities

As of Monday, King Tide flooding has ranked among the top 5 flood events in multiple communities on Florida's East Coast, including Virginia Key, South Port Everglades, Port Canaveral and Lake Worth Pier, according to the FOX Forecast Center. Monday marked at least the fifth consecutive day that water levels rose more than 2 feet above normally dry ground in parts of the region. FOX Weather published photographs of flooding in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale on October 26.

Source: FOX Weather

A separate Monday report summarising National Weather Service warnings said the NWS warned of major coastal flooding across South Florida, with the highest water levels expected Tuesday morning, and that coastal flood warnings remain in effect across multiple areas, with some extending into Wednesday and Thursday. That account is consistent with FOX Weather's warning map and timeline.

Source: National Weather Service warnings, summarised by Global Weather (YouTube), Oct. 26, 2026

2 feet+above normally dry ground — fifth consecutive day in parts of the coast
2 feetCharleston Harbor water could reach or exceed this level
20–25 mphnortheasterly winds pushing water toward the coast
Level 1 of 4flash flood threat in Florida through Tuesday

Where the water is expected

Coastal Flood Warnings extend across parts of South Florida, Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry, where repeated tidal inundation could flood roads, low-lying neighbourhoods and waterfront infrastructure, FOX Weather said. Charleston and the Lowcountry face a heightened threat, and flooded roads could become impassable during peak high tide. Around Jacksonville, persistent northerly to northeasterly winds could impede drainage along the St. Johns River, allowing high water to linger around riverfront areas.

Farther south, King Tides could push saltwater through storm drains and onto streets in Miami Beach, Brickell, Fort Lauderdale and the Florida Keys. Additional rainfall totals exceeding 2 inches are possible through this week, with downpours producing more than 1 inch of rain per hour, and a Level 1 out of 4 flash flood threat is in effect through Tuesday, the FOX Forecast Center said. Water levels should gradually ease after midweek as the peak tide cycle subsides. A King Tide is the highest naturally occurring high tide of the year, and it can push seawater onto streets even on clear days with no storm in sight.

Source: FOX Weather — Bryan Norcross analysis, Oct. 26, 2026

Drivers should follow local flood alerts, never drive through flooded roads or around barricades, and rinse saltwater off a vehicle as soon as possible after driving through it, FOX Weather advised. Awaaz Punjab will update this story if the National Weather Service extends or cancels the coastal flood warnings.