Coastal Flood Statement

Locations Affected

West Palm Beach, FL ∙ Boca Raton, FL ∙ Boynton Beach, FL ∙ Delray Beach, FL ∙ Jupiter, FL ∙ San Castle, FL ∙ Ocean Ridge, FL ∙ Hypoluxo, FL ∙ Limestone Creek, FL ∙ Palm Beach Shores, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 952 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 3 AM EDT Wednesday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is expected around high tide. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

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