"King tides give us a good picture into what future sea levels can look like and the problems that that creates. And in the current events, you can see that those problems, particularly this time of year, are going to be quite commonly coupled with rainwater and strong winds. So, the strong winds are going to be pushing those tidal waters even higher up on us,"
"This has been happening for generations as well, so I think this is some of the ongoing things we do with Mother Nature regardless - but yeah, I do expect it will probably get worse than it has been,"
A storm coinciding with record king tides flooded a Larkspur neighborhood, inundating garages and forcing residents to use kayaks, paddleboards, and swimming to access homes. Video visualizations of San Mateo County show areas vulnerable under a 100-year storm scenario. King tides act as previews of future sea-level conditions and, when coupled with rainwater and strong winds, push tidal waters farther inland. Rising sea levels from climate change will increase the frequency and severity of such flooding during seasonal high tides. Peak tides can add an average two to four feet of water, amplifying storm impacts.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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