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Seawater Breaches Miami Beach Seawall After Worst King Tides

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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South Florida residents experienced king-tide flooding on Monday and Tuesday, described as the worst ever.
Seawater breached the seawall near the 4500 Block of Collins Avenue in Miami Beach Wednesday morning.
A coastal flood warning remains in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward through 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Scientists say sea-level rise intensifies king tides and Professor Jason Box recommends artificial reefs.

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South Florida residents experienced king-tide flooding on Monday and Tuesday, described as the worst ever.
Seawater breached the seawall near the 4500 Block of Collins Avenue in Miami Beach Wednesday morning.
A coastal flood warning remains in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward through 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Scientists say sea-level rise intensifies king tides and Professor Jason Box recommends artificial reefs.