King Tides November 4-8; Increased Potential for Coastal Flooding
Published on October 30, 2025
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Kathleen Joy, Director of Communications
City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office
Phone: (561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771)
Email: kjoy@wpb.org
Fall King Tides Continue Through November and December, Bringing Potential for Coastal Flooding in West Palm Beach
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (October 30, 2025) – Residents and businesses are reminded that seasonal King Tides continue this fall and may bring the potential for “sunny-day” flooding in low-lying areas of West Palm Beach. While King Tides are a natural occurrence, they can temporarily flood streets and neighborhoods even without rainfall. If a rain event happens during a King Tide, coastal neighborhoods might face extended flooding because the rainwater can't drain properly until the King Tides go down.
A King Tide is the highest predicted tide of the year at a coastal location. King Tides, also known as Perigean Spring Tides, typically occur in the fall and can cause minor flooding in West Palm Beach neighborhoods near the Intracoastal. The remaining predicted high tides for 2025 include:
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November 4-8
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December 3-6
In some areas, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) relies on a tide gauge located at Lake Worth Pier to provide its tide forecasts.
King Tides in 2025 are not expected to reach the moderate or central flood stages, but various factors, including storms, could cause higher-than-expected sea levels and flooding. King Tide flooding is not guaranteed during these dates. Rainfall-induced flooding or storm surge may happen outside of these dates.
The City of West Palm Beach continues to upgrade its stormwater infrastructure to handle sea-level rise, heavy rainfalls, and aging systems. More than a dozen neighborhoods vulnerable to severe tidal flooding have installed tidal flood valves to reduce flooding. These valves allow stormwater to drain out while preventing ocean water or water from the Intracoastal Waterway from backing up into the stormwater pipes.
Besides carrying out flooding mitigation projects, City crews regularly monitor the stormwater system to prevent or reduce flooding.
For an interactive tour of the City’s Engineering Capital Improvement Projects addressing rising seas and other infrastructure, please visit the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Portal. For additional information on King Tides, please visit our Climate Change, King Tides page on the Sustainability website.
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