What causes a king tide? How the moon affects coastal water levels

The moon has a direct impact on tidal waves, including the formation of king tides.

King tides to ease, but flood threat to linger along southern Atlantic coast

The U.S. southern Atlantic coastal flooding threat won’t end with the easing of king tides. Persistent onshore winds could ...
The Brighterside of News on MSN

Earth’s gravitational pull could explain the Moon’s long volcanic history

A lunar model suggests Earth’s tidal pull could concentrate heat near the Moon’s core, offering a possible clue to its ...
The St. Lucie News-Tribune on MSN

Florida king tides bring flooding, erosion to Treasure Coast this week

The National Weather Service said Oct. 27 that flooding, erosion and other king tides impacts are expected to continue along ...

South Florida king tide times: When to expect high tides and why the moon impacts tidal peak

What to Know This weekend’s water levels could be the highest king tide of the season so far Heavy rain, isolated flash ...

Coastal Florida streets vanish under king tide floods and it's not over

An unusual combination of astronomical and weather factors has fueled a flooding event experts say could be record-setting.
NOAA

What are spring and neap tides?

A spring tide—popularly known as a "King Tide"—refers to the 'springing forth' of the tide during new and full moon. A neap tide—seven days after a spring tide—refers to a period of moderate tides ...

Record high tides slam US coasts. Here’s what’s driving them

Record high tides fueled by a full moon and El Niño are flooding streets and damaging property on US coasts.
Miami New Times

Miami, Brace for November King Tides: Flooding Expected With Full Moon

Miami’s no stranger to flooding – but it doesn’t always take a storm or heavy rain to turn our streets into watery obstacles. Sometimes, it’s a perfectly clear day, yet sidewalks and parking lots are ...