Tidal flooding
TEMPORARY INUNDATION OF LOW-LYING AREAS DURING EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH TIDE EVENTS
Nuisance flooding; Sunny day flooding; Daytime flooding
Tidal flooding, also known as sunny day flooding or nuisance flooding, is the temporary inundation of low-lying areas, especially streets, during exceptionally high tide events, such as at full and new moons. The highest tides of the year may be known as the king tide, with the month varying by location.