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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedOctober 27, 2026Miami-Dade County

King tide floods Hollywood neighborhoods and triggers wind and coastal flood advisories in South Florida

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A high king tide flooded streets and neighborhoods in Hollywood on Tuesday morning, prompting residents to use kayaks on flooded roadways while wind and coastal flood advisories remained in effect until 8 p.m. across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe counties. Metropolitian and coastal areas experienced northeast winds of 15 to 25 miles per hour with gusts up to 40 miles per hour, alongside intermittent rain showers.

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Why It Matters

Residents in low-lying coastal areas face potential street closures, property flooding, shoreline erosion, and downed tree branches as South Florida experiences some of its highest recorded king tides.

Key Facts

  • A strong king tide caused flooding in areas near West Lake and Holland parks in Hollywood on Tuesday morning.
  • A resident used a kayak to travel along Johnson Street near the Stranahan River after saltwater covered the road at North 10th Avenue.
  • A wind advisory was in effect until 8 p.m. for Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
  • Northeast winds reached 15 to 25 miles per hour with gusts up to 40 miles per hour in metropolitan and coastal zones.
  • A coastal flood advisory was in effect until 8 p.m. for coastal areas in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties.
  • Authorities warned of potential street closures, low-lying property flooding, coastal erosion, and downed tree branches.
  • Intermittent sea showers were forecasted for Tuesday afternoon, with calmer winds and reduced rain expected starting Wednesday.
  • Social media reports indicated that South Florida experienced some of its highest recorded king tides, reaching major flood levels comparable to Hurricane Wilma in 2005.
  • Floodwaters entered some homes and businesses that lacked sandbags.

Who's Mentioned

locationStranahan“River near the flooded zones.”locationWest Lake“Park near flooded areas in Hollywood.”locationLas Olas“Area noted as flooded by social media users.”locationJohnson Street“Street where a resident used a kayak.”PersonBrandon Orr“Meteorologist or reporter posting social media updates.”otherWilma“Hurricane used as a comparison for flooding levels.”locationMonroe“County under a coastal flood advisory.”locationMiami-Dade“County under weather advisories.”locationHolland“Park area in Hollywood affected by the tide.”locationPalm Beach“County under a wind advisory.”locationHollywood“City in Florida where flooding occurred.”PersonRoberto“Social media user commenting on traffic conditions.”locationBroward“County under weather advisories.”