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Super moon event causes flooding in San Francisco Bay Area
Summary
A super moon coinciding with unusually high tides produced higher-than-normal water levels across the San Francisco Bay Area, flooding streets and prompting flood warnings; bay advisories were extended through Monday afternoon.
Content
Unusually high tides and gusty winds tied to a super moon event affected the San Francisco Bay Area on Saturday, producing higher-than-normal water levels in several coastal communities. Officials reported tide peaks about 2.5 feet above normal around mid-morning and issued flood warnings for the Bay Area and the Central Coast through Sunday afternoon, with bay advisories extended into Monday. Floodwaters covered streets and led to temporary roadway closures in some places. Local residents and public works staff reported flooded homes and vehicles in affected neighborhoods.
Known details:
- Officials announced flood warnings for the Bay Area and Central Coast through 2 p.m. Sunday, and extended advisories for San Francisco and San Pablo bays until 3 p.m. Monday.
- Tides peaked at roughly 2.5 feet above normal near 10:30 a.m., and some streets and sections of Interstate 80 were reported as submerged.
- Flash flooding and associated mudslides prompted closures of Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County in both directions.
- Reports from residents and local agencies described flooded homes, vehicles, and people navigating high water in some areas.
Summary:
The event produced notable coastal flooding and temporary road closures across the region, and local agencies kept warnings and advisories in place into Monday afternoon. Further official updates were reported as pending.
