FloodRoute

Miami Beach flood forecast

Floods today 3:50–9:10 AM

Flooding likely

Tide now 1.9 ft ↑ risingNext king tide today 6:36 AM · 2.5 ftBay running +1.3 ft above predicted tides · Virginia Key gauge, 1:00 AM
No flooding at this tide

Now

Today 2:00 AM

Tide

1.9 ft

FriSatSunMonTueWed
Tide (ft, MLLW) Floods above 2.6 ftPossibleLikelySevere

In short

In Miami Beach, roads start to flood when the tide at NOAA's Virginia Key station passes about 2.6 ft (MLLW). Next flood: Thu, Oct 22, 3:50–9:10 AM EDT (flooding likely), with 4 streets forecast to flood at the peak, including Venetian Way, 5th St and Alton Rd.

Next 7 days

Flood windows

  1. Today

    Oct 22

    3:50–9:10 AMLikelyKing tide

    Peak 3.3 ft · Venetian Way, 5th St, Alton Rd +1 more

  2. Today

    Oct 22

    4:20–9:15 PMLikelyKing tide

    Peak 3.2 ft · Venetian Way, 5th St, Alton Rd +1 more

  3. Tomorrow

    Oct 23

    5:05–9:40 AMLikelyKing tide

    Peak 3.2 ft · Venetian Way, 5th St, Alton Rd +1 more

  4. Tomorrow

    Oct 23

    5:30–9:40 PMLikely

    Peak 3.1 ft · Venetian Way, 5th St, Alton Rd +1 more

  5. Sat

    Oct 24

    6:00–10:20 AMLikelyKing tide

    Peak 3.2 ft · Venetian Way, 5th St, Alton Rd +1 more

  6. Sat

    Oct 24

    6:20–10:10 PMPossible

    Peak 3.1 ft · Venetian Way, 5th St, Alton Rd +1 more

  7. Sun

    Oct 25

    6:50–11:10 AMLikelyKing tide

    Peak 3.2 ft · Venetian Way, 5th St, Alton Rd +1 more

  8. Sun

    Oct 25

    7:10–10:50 PMPossible

    Peak 3.1 ft · Venetian Way, 5th St, Alton Rd +1 more

  9. Mon

    Oct 26

    7:40–11:55 AMLikelyKing tide

    Peak 3.2 ft · Venetian Way, 5th St, Alton Rd +1 more

  10. Mon

    Oct 26

    8:00–11:30 PMPossible

    Peak 3.1 ft · Venetian Way, 5th St, Alton Rd +1 more

  11. Tue

    Oct 27

    8:30 AM–12:40 PMLikelyKing tide

    Peak 3.2 ft · Venetian Way, 5th St, Alton Rd +1 more

  12. Tue

    Oct 27

    8:45 PM–12:15 AMPossible

    Peak 3.0 ft · Venetian Way, 5th St, Alton Rd +1 more

  13. Wed

    Oct 28

    9:20 AM–1:20 PMLikely

    Peak 3.2 ft · Venetian Way, 5th St, Alton Rd +1 more

  14. Wed

    Oct 28

    9:40 PM–12:55 AMPossible

    Peak 3.0 ft · Venetian Way, 5th St, Alton Rd +1 more

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Since 1996

Miami Beach flood history

Every past king tide →

Days with roads at risk

1,000

since 1996

Record high water

5.81 ft

Sep 10, 2017

Estimates only. Never drive through flood water — six inches can float a car. Follow local authorities.

How this forecast works

FloodRoute combines NOAA tide predictions for the Virginia Key station with the elevation of every road segment in Miami Beach. When the predicted water level rises above a road's lowest point, it's marked — amber for possible, orange for likely, red for severe. The NOAA Virginia Key gauge shows how far the water is actually running above or below the tide tables; that difference is carried into the forecast and fades over the following days. Recent rain raises the next 24 hours. After each high tide, streets stay marked a little longer, because water drains off the road more slowly than the tide falls.

Tide source: NOAA station 8723214 (Virginia Key). Updated 2:04 AM.

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FAQ

Miami Beach flooding: questions, answered

Which roads flood in Miami Beach?

The worst flood forecast in the next 30 days is Thu, Oct 22, 3:50–9:10 AM EDT (flooding likely). At its peak, 4 streets are forecast to flood: Venetian Way, 5th St, Alton Rd and 23rd St. The live map shows every street, hour by hour.

When is the next flood in Miami Beach?

Thu, Oct 22, 3:50–9:10 AM EDT: flooding likely, peaking around 6:36 AM. FloodRoute forecasts 42 more flood windows in the next 30 days. See the street-by-street forecast for that day.

How high does the tide have to be to flood roads in Miami Beach?

Roads start to flood when the tide at NOAA's Virginia Key station passes about 2.6 ft (MLLW). Higher tides flood more streets, for longer. FloodRoute marks flooding as possible when the water is less than 0.5 ft above a road's low point, likely up to 1.5 ft, and severe at 1.5 ft or more.

When is the next king tide in Miami Beach?

Thu, Oct 22 at 6:36 AM EDT: a 2.5 ft high tide predicted at NOAA's Virginia Key station. FloodRoute calls a high tide a king tide when it is more than 0.7 ft above the station's mean higher high water (MHHW).

How can I get flood alerts for Miami Beach?

The free FloodRoute iPhone app gives you a heads-up before flood windows in your home town; FloodRoute Pro adds street-level alerts for your saved places and your commute. Without the app, subscribe to the Miami Beach flood calendar and flood days appear on your calendar automatically.

How accurate is the Miami Beach flood forecast?

It's an estimate built from NOAA tide predictions for the Virginia Key station, corrected with live readings from the NOAA Virginia Key gauge, and the measured elevation of every road segment in Miami Beach. Wind, storm surge and blocked drains can change what actually floods. Never drive through flood water.

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