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.

The NWS has issued a coastal flood advisory for coastal Volusia, Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin, and Brevard counties in Florida, warning that some flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Meteorologists are also considering issuing a coastal flood warning in advance of this weekend, as the highest tide is forecast to occur on Saturday.

Beach conditions are expected to remain dangerous, with rough surf, rip currents, and continued coastal flooding. The NWS has advised people in the impacted areas not to drive through flooded roads and to follow all official weather guidance.