Shocking Images of Miami & Fort Lauderdale Under Seawater — And the Next King Tides Are Coming

📖 Natural Disaster Survival Guide — Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Floods & more. 👉 https://markloca.gumroad.com/l/disaster-survival-guide Covers earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, wildfires, tsunamis & more — with printable checklists! ✅ #kingtides #SouthFlorida #fortlauderdale No hurricane. No rain. And still, seawater poured over the walls and into the streets of South Florida. In late October, king tides pushed the ocean into neighborhoods from Miami to Fort Lauderdale. On October 27, the tide gauge at Virginia Key recorded a preliminary peak of 2.54 feet above the normal high-tide line. According to the National Weather Service in Miami, that is the third-highest level at the site since records began in 1994, behind only Hurricane Wilma at 2.55 feet and Hurricane Irma at 3.63 feet. This time, there was no hurricane anywhere near Florida. Saltwater spilled over seawalls and into neighborhoods. Major roads and bridges flooded, and Fort Lauderdale closed the Las Olas Bridge. Downtown Fort Lauderdale flooded in the middle of its boat show, and residents pointed out that not a drop of rain had fallen. King tides happen when the sun and moon line up to create the highest tides of the year. This time, strong onshore winds pushed even more water against the coast, and aging drainage systems let seawater flow back up into the streets. Scientists say rising sea levels are making this kind of flooding more frequent and harder to manage. If you live near the coast, check local tide alerts, never drive through saltwater flooding, and wash your car underneath after any exposure, because salt eats away at brakes and wiring. 🎬 IN THIS VIDEO: • Seawater flooding streets in Miami and Fort Lauderdale • The Las Olas Bridge closed by the tide • Flooding during the Fort Lauderdale boat show • A tide that nearly matched Hurricane Wilma • Why king tides are getting worse • How to stay safe during tidal flooding 🌪️ JOIN THE CREW: Early storm alerts and our monthly Disaster Prep Checklist. Tap the Join button below. 🔔 Subscribe for the world's most extreme disasters, caught on camera — and hit the bell so you never miss one. 👍 Like if this footage shocked you. 💬 Do you live in South Florida? Tell us how bad it got on your street. 📍 Miami & Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA | 📅 October 26–30, 2026