Public Safety · Miami-Dade County
King Tide, Heavy Rain Bring Flooding Risk to South Florida Oct. 24-30
The National Weather Service upgraded coastal flood statements to Coastal Flood Advisories for Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, effective through Thursday at 11 p.m., with moderate flooding expected during high tide cycles. A king tide event spanning Oct. 24-30 coincides with a complex atmospheric setup bringing heavy rain and strong onshore winds, with the greatest concern from Saturday through Monday. The Weather Prediction Center issued a slight risk for excessive rainfall on Saturday, Oct. 24, with scenarios ranging from 1-2 inches to 5-7 inches of rain over 48 hours in affected metro areas. Sunday could bring sustained winds of 25-30 mph with gusts exceeding 40 mph, while Palm Beach County remains under a High Surf Advisory with 5-7 foot waves and high rip current risk through Friday.