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Northern California streets flooded by king tides and heavy rain.
Summary
Record king tides combined with heavy rain flooded streets in Marin County, with water reported up to 3 to 4 feet, and a flood advisory was in place for the San Francisco area until 2 p.m. Sunday.
Content
King tides aligning with unusually heavy winter rain caused flooding across parts of Northern California, most notably in Marin County. Record-high tides around the Bay Area raised water levels on streets and prompted local road closures. Authorities reported vehicles stranded and water as high as 3 to 4 feet along a stretch from Sausalito to San Rafael. Officials kept advisories and closures in place while repeated rounds of rain were expected over the coming days.
Known details:
- Marin County saw flooding across roughly a 15-mile corridor from Sausalito to San Rafael, with water reported up to 3–4 feet in some areas.
- Marin County Sheriff's Sgt. Michael Dobbins reported that "there is a lot of water in the roadways" and said the tides combined with heavy rain led to the flooding.
- The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for the San Francisco area that remained in place until 2 p.m. Sunday.
- In Santa Barbara County, officials reported road closures and mudslides, and a death was reported after a person was swept into a creek.
Summary:
The flooding disrupted roadways, led to local closures and prompted rescues in affected communities. Repeated rounds of rain were forecast for Sunday and Monday, and officials maintained advisories as conditions were monitored.
