A prolonged period of strong northeast winds, combined with the highest astronomical tides of the year and high surf, produced coastal flooding and beach erosion along the east-central Florida coast.

Coastal Flood in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 06-NOV-21 05:30:00 to 09-NOV-21 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Coastal flooding occurred along the Volusia County coast after strong northeast winds and large breaking surf persisted for seven consecutive high tide cycles from November 6-9. The strong winds occurred in conjunction with the highest astronomical tides of the year, with the greatest total water levels observed on November 7-8. Many public beaches in the county were completely underwater during the time of high tide. Volusia County Emergency Management and local beach patrol reported minor to moderate beach erosion, closure of a few coastal roads due to water backing up from the Halifax River, and minor damage to wooden access ramps at the beaches.

Coastal Flood in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 06-NOV-21 05:30:00 to 09-NOV-21 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Coastal flooding occurred along the Brevard County coast after strong northeast winds and large breaking surf persisted for seven consecutive high tide cycles from November 6-9. The strong winds occurred in conjunction with the highest astronomical tides of the year, with the greatest total water levels observed on November 7-8. At Trident Pier (TRDF1), the highest observed water level was 2.76 FT MHHW on November 7th, and a secondary peak of 2.61 FT MHHW was observed on November 8th. Brevard County Emergency Management and local beach patrol reported minor to moderate beach erosion, and water approaching a few coastal roads due to water backing up from the Indian River. Significant water run-up occurred toward the dunes at many county beaches.

Coastal Flood in INDIAN RIVER, FLORIDA
From 06-NOV-21 05:30:00 to 09-NOV-21 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Coastal flooding occurred along the Indian River County coast after strong northeast winds and large breaking surf persisted for seven consecutive high tide cycles from November 6-9. The strong winds occurred in conjunction with the highest astronomical tides of the year, with the greatest total water levels observed on November 7-8. Indian River County Emergency Management and local beach patrol reported minor beach erosion. The county also reported the most impacting beach erosion occurred after the peak of the total tide heights due to the compounding effects of the successive high tides taking their toll on the beaches. Significant water run-up occurred toward the dunes at many county beaches.

Coastal Flood in ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 06-NOV-21 05:30:00 to 09-NOV-21 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Coastal flooding occurred along the Saint Lucie County coast after strong northeast winds and large breaking surf persisted for seven consecutive high tide cycles from November 6-9. The strong winds occurred in conjunction with the highest astronomical tides of the year, with the greatest total water levels observed on November 7-8. Saint Lucie County Emergency Management and local beach patrol reported minor beach erosion. Significant water run-up occurred toward the dunes at many county beaches.

Coastal Flood in MARTIN, FLORIDA
From 06-NOV-21 05:30:00 to 09-NOV-21 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Coastal flooding occurred along the Martin County coast after strong northeast winds and large breaking surf persisted for seven consecutive high tide cycles from November 6-9. The strong winds occurred in conjunction with the highest astronomical tides of the year, with the greatest total water levels observed on November 7-8. Martin County Emergency Management and local beach patrol reported minor beach erosion. The county also reported the most impacting beach erosion occurred after the peak of the total tide heights due to the compounding effects of the successive high tides taking their toll on the beaches. Significant water run-up occurred toward the dunes at many county beaches.