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Watch: Footage of king tides seeping into neighborhoods, businesses on both coasts

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King tides recently affected coastal areas in California and Florida, causing significant flooding that inundated local businesses and residences. Visual footage captures the extent of the water intrusion and its impact on communities along both coastlines.

Written by AI on 2026-10-30, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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King tides, a natural phenomenon, submerged parts of California and Florida this week, inundating businesses and homes on both coasts. Videos circulating online showcase the extensive flooding caused by these exceptionally high tide events. While king tides occur annually, experts note that rising sea levels due to climate change are exacerbating their impact, leading to more severe coastal flooding.

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