El Niño Strengthening Could Drive California Coast to Record Sea Levels
TL;DR
A strengthening El Niño could intensify to a very strong or super level, potentially bringing record sea levels, coastal flooding, and beach erosion to California this winter. Forecasters warn peak impacts may occur from late December through March, with water levels rising higher than those seen in recent years; residents in high-risk areas should consider flood insurance as models remain uncertain and subject to change.
- Experts warn strong El Niño could bring record sea levels to California coast with flooding concerns ABC7 Bay Area
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- 'An extraordinary event': Local fallout of 'Super El Niño' could include record-high sea levels, major flooding, coastal erosion pressdemocrat.com
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