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San Francisco Flood Risks This Winter
Experts warn San Francisco faces historic flooding this winter due to El Niño.
In brief
Experts warn San Francisco faces historic flooding this winter due to El Niño. San Francisco could see unprecedented winter flooding from El Niño, with Embarcadero and low-lying areas at risk. Originally reported by Sfchronicle.
El Niño Threatens San Francisco
San Francisco could see unprecedented flooding this winter with record-high tides submerging waterfront areas.
Embarcadero Flooding Risk
Water may reach the road near Ferry Building, closing the Embarcadero entirely during high tides.
Low-Lying Waterfront Areas
Fisherman’s Wharf, Marina Green, and Mission Bay face flooding from record tides and heavy rain.
Ocean Beach Vulnerability
Ocean Beach is expected to be mostly underwater during high tides and storm events.
Islais Creek Flooding
Islais Creek, near Dogpatch, could flood due to slow drainage during high tides.
Combined Sewer System
San Francisco’s combined sewer system may overflow during heavy rain, causing street flooding.
Mission Flooding Risk
The Mission could flood along Great Highway and in Golden Gate Park during extreme rain events.
Emergency Preparedness
Mayor Daniel Lurie declared a local emergency ahead of El Niño, with a hearing on city preparedness scheduled.
Worst Case Scenario
Heavy rain combined with high tides could cause widespread flooding across San Francisco.
The headline
San Francisco could see unprecedented winter flooding from El Niño, with Embarcadero and low-lying areas at risk.
