King tide flooding: How the moon impacts the coastal weather

Name: King tides: how the moon’s perigee causes coastal flooding
Uploaded: 2026-10-26T20:40:05.718Z
Duration: 44 s
Channel: The Weather Channel
Description: King tide flooding can happen even on a sunny day for coastal areas, and its cause is linked to the moon reaching the perigee of its orbit.

BySara Tonks•

October 26, 2026

Updated: October 26, 2026, 5:22 pm EDTPublished: October 26, 2026, 4:41 pm EDT

King tide flooding can happen even on a sunny day for coastal areas, and its cause is linked to the moon reaching the perigee of its orbit. Meteorologist Sara Tonks breaks down what causes a king tide and what you need to know about coastal flood alerts.