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Flooding seen throughout South Florida as King Tides expected to return

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As King Tides are expected throughout South Florida, several areas experienced flooding. Over in Hollywood, people were forced to walk through floodwater along the Hollywood Broadwalk on Sunday. Video from Only in Dade also showed the King Tides, which are exceptionally high tides that usually last about three hours. Here’s what you know to know about King Tides King Tides are expected in South Florida now through Thursday, Oct. 1, because of the full moon. Elevated water levels from high tide can flood low-lying areas and leave standing water without any rain. It’s common to get in on these cycles in the fall as the Earth is closest to the moon in the elliptical lunar orbit, which exacerbates the high water. The highest high tides come with the full and new moon. The elevated water table not only impacts the beaches but also inland locations. The ground is made of limestone, which is very porous, so water can come up through the ground as the water table rises, which flood streets. Wi