00:00South Florida's coastal waters broke records this week without a hurricane.
00:04Unusually high tides sent seawater flooding streets and roads from Miami toward Palm Beach.
00:10Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades recorded its highest water level since measurements began in 2018.
00:16Near Miami, Virginia Key recorded its third highest level on record.
00:20So what pushed the water so high?
00:22A powerful combination of seasonal king tides, strong onshore winds, and rough Atlantic conditions.
00:29The full moon helped drive unusually high tides, while persistent winds pushed additional seawater toward the coastline.
00:36The flooding disrupted roads, businesses, and everyday journeys.
00:40And there's a bigger concern.
00:42Rising sea levels can make these high tide flooding events more frequent and severe.
00:47This was no hurricane.
00:48It was a reminder of how vulnerable coastal communities can be.
00:52Disclosure.
00:53This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
