What is a 'king tide'?

A king tide is an exceptionally high tide that occurs during a new or full moon, causing coastal flooding and erosion.

How has the Daytona Beach area been affected by the king tide?

The king tide has completely submerged Daytona Beach, with the water reaching the sea wall and flooding the entire beach.

What other areas in Florida are being impacted by the coastal flooding?

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood advisory for several counties along Florida's east coast, including Volusia, Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin, and Brevard.

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Daytona Beach Disappears Under Extreme King Tide Flooding

9 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Daytona Beach in Florida submerged by high king tide
Coastal flooding and erosion reported along Florida's east coast
Dangerous beach conditions with rough surf and rip currents expected

Daytona Beach Disappears Under Extreme King Tide Flooding

As of October 9th, 2025, Daytona Beach in Florida has been completely submerged by an extremely high king tide, with the water reaching the sea wall and flooding the entire beach. This event has been exacerbated by a persistent, brisk onshore flow that has been pushing water up against the coast over the past several days.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), king tides typically occur between September and January around the time of the full moon. However, the current situation has been further amplified by a non-tropical system lashing the East Coast with powerful waves, strong winds, and heavy rain. Meteorologists have warned of an increased chance of coastal flooding along the Eastern Seaboard later this week.