Record-high king tides cause flooding on US coasts
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 19:58 · Archive
Both coasts of the United States are experiencing severe flooding from record-high king tides.
Record-high king tides are causing severe flooding on both coasts of the United States this week. In Southern California, San Diego and Los Angeles recorded their highest coastal water levels in over a century, according to extreme weather expert Dr Jeff Masters, with flooding reaching 2.72 feet in San Diego and 2.53 feet in Los Angeles. Videos from social media show flooded backyards and roads in Florida, huge waves near multi-million-dollar homes in California, and the closure of Orange County's Balboa Island Ferry to vehicles because it was floating so high above the ramp.
The flooding is being driven by multiple factors working together. The full Hunter's moon is pulling unusually high tides, whilst sea level rise from human-caused climate change, this year's super El Niño and energy known as a Kelvin wave are all contributing. In Newport Beach, the well-known 'Pirate House', decorated with dozens of pirates and outdoor decor, was hit by the flooding, with fire crews helping to place sandbags at the home. Resident Buddy Richley told local media: 'It's the highest tide I've seen.' Conditions are expected to worsen in the coming days.
How it is being reported
- King tides have flooded parts of Florida and California - and it’s going to get worse in the USBoth San Diego and Los Angeles recorded their highest coastal water levels in over a centuryIndependent World · 27 Oct, 19:42
- Flooding hits both coastsBoth coasts are dealing with flooding. In the West, El Niño and full moon tides are bringing rising water, while the East is dealing with what's known as the King Tide. Rob Marciano has the latest.CBS News · 27 Oct, 01:02
In this story: San Diego · Los Angeles · Florida · California · Newport Beach · Orange County
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