# San Francisco Flood Risks This Winter

> Experts warn San Francisco faces historic flooding this winter due to El Niño.
- Title: San Francisco Flood Risks This Winter · Sfchronicle | Shortify
- Summary: Experts warn San Francisco faces historic flooding this winter due to El Niño. San Francisco could see unprecedented winter flooding from El Niño, with…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

San Francisco could see unprecedented winter flooding from El Niño, with Embarcadero and low-lying areas at risk.