Coastal Flood — Metropolitan Miami-dade, Florida

2017-10-06 · Metropolitan Miami-dade, Florida

Event narrative

Tidal flooding occurred in Maceo Park south of Blue Lagoon off NW 7 Street in Miami.

Wider weather episode

Perigean spring tides that occurred with the full moon led widespread minor to moderate flooding at high tides along the east coast of South Florida during early October. Flooding impacts were exacerbated by strong easterly flow and occasional periods of heavy rainfall. Flooding of numerous streets, parks, and docks along the coast, canals, and intracoastal waterways was reported. Additional tidal flooding also occurred along the Gulf coast at times.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 724233. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.