NewsWSVN 7News – Local NewsOctober 27, 2026Miami-Dade County
Residents and experts voice concerns as king tides and beach erosion threaten coastal properties in South Florida
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King tides and rolling storms in South Florida caused severe flooding on roads such as A1A and brought rising waters dangerously close to coastal homes in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Residents and experts highlighted the ongoing challenges of beach erosion, narrowing shorelines, and expanded king tide seasons driven by decades of sea level rise.
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Coastal residents face recurring property flooding and infrastructure damage from rising high tides, while local municipalities expend resources on pumping flooded roads and relocating beach structures.
Key Facts
- King tides and rolling storms caused flooding on A1A and other South Florida roads.
- Crews near Hollywood Boulevard worked to pump standing water off flooded roadways.
- Crews further south attempted to move a lifeguard station away from the water.
- High tides have increased by an additional foot since 1993, according to climatologist Jason Box.
- Experts state that more than half of shorelines around the country are considered critically eroded.
- Beach erosion has caused narrowing and steepening of beaches, leading to cliffing effects.
- More than 50% of shorelines nationwide are classified as critically eroded.
Who's Mentioned
locationDania Beach“Location dateline of the news report.”PersonIrene Manno“Hollywood Beach resident interviewed about beach erosion and king tides.”PersonJason Box“Nova Southeastern University professor of climatology discussing sea level rise.”locationMiami-Dade“County experiencing king tide effects.”locationHollywood Boulevard“Area where crews pumped water from flooded roads.”OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder of the news report.”OrganizationNova Southeastern University“Affiliation of climatology expert Jason Box.”locationBroward“County experiencing king tide effects.”locationHollywood Beach“Residential beach area referenced by resident.”