Winter tide levels are likely to impact areas with a history of localized flooding<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n![\"Localized](\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/proudcity\/marindpwca\/2024\/10\/dpw-flood-flooding-manzanita-marin-city-tides-300x145.jpg\")
Coastal communities and areas historically susceptible to flooding have a higher chance of being impacted by the seasonal high tides, also known as King Tides. The flooding can get more severe when the King Tides occur during a storm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDuring the hot summer months, it can be easy to forget that the winter brings rain and flooding to Marin County. Tide-related flooding can happen whether it is raining or not, but the flooding can increase significantly if elevated tides occur during a storm. Seasonal high tides, sometimes referred to as king tides, tend to cause flooding along shoreline communities and some low-lying roads in Marin County, potentially impacting commute times and travel plans.<\/p>\n
Based on\u00a0tide predictions<\/a>\u00a0from the\u00a0National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration<\/a>\u00a0(NOAA), tide levels that could be high enough to cause roadway flooding in coastal and bayside areas of Marin are expected November 13-18, December 11-17 and 30-31, as well as January 1 and 28-30. If a storm happens during those times, it tends to cause tidal surges which can push water levels significantly higher than predicted.<\/p>\nCoastal communities and areas historically susceptible to flooding have a higher chance of being impacted. That can be most prevalent in areas of Marin where\u00a0signs of sea level rise<\/a>\u00a0are already increasing tidal flooding issues during seasonal king tides. Some of those locations are North San Pedro Road through China Camp in unincorporated San Rafael, Greenwood Cove Drive in Tiburon, Lucky Drive in Greenbrae, Redwood Highway at Greenbrae Boardwalk, Marin City, and the Manzanita Park & Ride lot (a\u00a0Caltrans<\/a>\u00a0property) near Tam Junction.<\/p>\nThe\u00a0Marin County Department of Public Works<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District<\/a>\u00a0are urging residents and visitors to be aware of the predicted king tides. Drivers should allow extra time for trips and be prepared to use alternative routes to avoid localized flooding on roadways. Travelers should always avoid driving through standing water, as even six inches of depth can stall a vehicle.<\/p>\nResidents are encouraged to\u00a0plan ahead and take action<\/a>\u00a0on their own property to help reduce flood risk. In advance of all storms, it is recommended that residents clear dead leaves from driveway pipes, rooftop gutters, and storm drains on their private property. Dead foliage needs to be placed in compost bins, not put in streets where it will clog neighborhood drainage systems. Those living in flood-prone areas should test their sump pumps and stock up on sandbags (available at most hardware stores), as well as\u00a0learn how to properly use them<\/a>\u00a0prior to storms. Additionally,\u00a0ReadyMarin.org<\/a>\u00a0provides detailed resources, including emergency grab-and-go packing checklists, that can be helpful for residents to prepare for the unexpected.<\/p>\nThe following list shows predicted high tides at or above 6.4 feet from November 2024 through January 2025 at\u00a0the San Francisco tide gauge<\/a>.<\/p>\n2024:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0November 13, 8:51 AM, 6.4 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0November 14, 9:26 AM, 6.7 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0November 15, 10:04 AM, 7.0 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0November 16, 10:43 AM, 7.0 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0November 17, 11:26 AM, 6.9 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0November 18, 12:11 PM, 6.6 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0December 11, 7:32 AM, 6.4 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0December 12, 8:12 AM, 6.7 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0December 13, 8:54 AM, 7.0 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0December 14, 9:37 AM, 7.1 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0December 15, 10:22 AM, 7.0 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0December 16, 11:08 AM, 6.8 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0December 17, 11:54 AM, 6.5 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0December 30, 10:11 AM, 6.4 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0December 31, 10:53 AM, 6.4 feet<\/p>\n
2025:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0January 1, 11:35 AM, 6.4 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0January 28, 9:58 AM, 6.5 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0January 29, 10:42 AM, 6.5 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0January 30, 11:28 AM, 6.4 feet<\/p>\n
Travelers can check 511.org<\/a>\u00a0for latest traffic and transit information. During storm events,\u00a0DPW\u2019s Twitter\/X<\/a>, Marin County Sheriff\u2019s Office\u2019s Twitter\/X, the\u00a0California Highway Patrol (CHP) traffic website<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0CHP Marin\u2019s Twitter\/X<\/a>\u00a0are all excellent resources for travelers and residents looking for updates.<\/p>\nAnother vital resource for residents is the\u00a0Marin County emergency portal<\/a>, which provides a range on helpful information and links. Alert Marin, operated by the Marin County Office of Emergency Management, is another important system for residents to sign up for (and their update contact information), as it provides critical notifications during emergencies. For residents interested in data, weather gauges showing rainfall amounts can be viewed in real-time at\u00a0Marin County\u2019s OneRain webpage<\/a>. Additionally, during a storm event, residents can call 415-473-6530 to be routed to the respective department to address the resident\u2019s concerns.<\/p>\n
During the hot summer months, it can be easy to forget that the winter brings rain and flooding to Marin County. Tide-related flooding can happen whether it is raining or not, but the flooding can increase significantly if elevated tides occur during a storm. Seasonal high tides, sometimes referred to as king tides, tend to cause flooding along shoreline communities and some low-lying roads in Marin County, potentially impacting commute times and travel plans.<\/p>\n
Based on\u00a0tide predictions<\/a>\u00a0from the\u00a0National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration<\/a>\u00a0(NOAA), tide levels that could be high enough to cause roadway flooding in coastal and bayside areas of Marin are expected November 13-18, December 11-17 and 30-31, as well as January 1 and 28-30. If a storm happens during those times, it tends to cause tidal surges which can push water levels significantly higher than predicted.<\/p>\n Coastal communities and areas historically susceptible to flooding have a higher chance of being impacted. That can be most prevalent in areas of Marin where\u00a0signs of sea level rise<\/a>\u00a0are already increasing tidal flooding issues during seasonal king tides. Some of those locations are North San Pedro Road through China Camp in unincorporated San Rafael, Greenwood Cove Drive in Tiburon, Lucky Drive in Greenbrae, Redwood Highway at Greenbrae Boardwalk, Marin City, and the Manzanita Park & Ride lot (a\u00a0Caltrans<\/a>\u00a0property) near Tam Junction.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Marin County Department of Public Works<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District<\/a>\u00a0are urging residents and visitors to be aware of the predicted king tides. Drivers should allow extra time for trips and be prepared to use alternative routes to avoid localized flooding on roadways. Travelers should always avoid driving through standing water, as even six inches of depth can stall a vehicle.<\/p>\n Residents are encouraged to\u00a0plan ahead and take action<\/a>\u00a0on their own property to help reduce flood risk. In advance of all storms, it is recommended that residents clear dead leaves from driveway pipes, rooftop gutters, and storm drains on their private property. Dead foliage needs to be placed in compost bins, not put in streets where it will clog neighborhood drainage systems. Those living in flood-prone areas should test their sump pumps and stock up on sandbags (available at most hardware stores), as well as\u00a0learn how to properly use them<\/a>\u00a0prior to storms. Additionally,\u00a0ReadyMarin.org<\/a>\u00a0provides detailed resources, including emergency grab-and-go packing checklists, that can be helpful for residents to prepare for the unexpected.<\/p>\n The following list shows predicted high tides at or above 6.4 feet from November 2024 through January 2025 at\u00a0the San Francisco tide gauge<\/a>.<\/p>\n 2024: 2025: Travelers can check 511.org<\/a>\u00a0for latest traffic and transit information. During storm events,\u00a0DPW\u2019s Twitter\/X<\/a>, Marin County Sheriff\u2019s Office\u2019s Twitter\/X, the\u00a0California Highway Patrol (CHP) traffic website<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0CHP Marin\u2019s Twitter\/X<\/a>\u00a0are all excellent resources for travelers and residents looking for updates.<\/p>\n Another vital resource for residents is the\u00a0Marin County emergency portal<\/a>, which provides a range on helpful information and links. Alert Marin, operated by the Marin County Office of Emergency Management, is another important system for residents to sign up for (and their update contact information), as it provides critical notifications during emergencies. For residents interested in data, weather gauges showing rainfall amounts can be viewed in real-time at\u00a0Marin County\u2019s OneRain webpage<\/a>. Additionally, during a storm event, residents can call 415-473-6530 to be routed to the respective department to address the resident\u2019s concerns.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0November 13, 8:51 AM, 6.4 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0November 14, 9:26 AM, 6.7 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0November 15, 10:04 AM, 7.0 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0November 16, 10:43 AM, 7.0 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0November 17, 11:26 AM, 6.9 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0November 18, 12:11 PM, 6.6 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0December 11, 7:32 AM, 6.4 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0December 12, 8:12 AM, 6.7 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0December 13, 8:54 AM, 7.0 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0December 14, 9:37 AM, 7.1 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0December 15, 10:22 AM, 7.0 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0December 16, 11:08 AM, 6.8 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0December 17, 11:54 AM, 6.5 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0December 30, 10:11 AM, 6.4 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0December 31, 10:53 AM, 6.4 feet<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0January 1, 11:35 AM, 6.4 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0January 28, 9:58 AM, 6.5 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0January 29, 10:42 AM, 6.5 feet
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0January 30, 11:28 AM, 6.4 feet<\/p>\n