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San Francisco, CA Flood Alert: Up to 1.6 Feet Nov. 7–13
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Residents and drivers along the San Francisco Bay Area and Central California coast are being warned about potentially hazardous coastal flooding as unusually high tides threaten l
By Blake Harrison · 2026-11-06T17:37:22.345Z
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Residents and drivers along the San Francisco Bay Area and Central California coast are being warned about potentially hazardous coastal flooding as unusually high tides threaten low lying roads, waterfront walkways and shoreline properties through next week.
According to the National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey office, a Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect for bayshore locations through Friday, Nov. 13, while Pacific Coast locations face an advisory from Saturday, Nov. 7, through Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Forecasters warn that up to 1.6 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in vulnerable areas near shorelines and tidal waterways during peak high tides.
Bay Area Shorelines Face Extended Flood Risk The advisory covers bayshore locations along San Pablo Bay, San Francisco Bay and southern Monterey Bay.
Affected communities may experience minor flooding around high tide, particularly where roads, parking areas and pedestrian walkways sit close to the water.
The Pacific Coast will also experience elevated water levels during the advisory period.
Roads and Walkways Could Flood The National Weather Service warns that low lying coastal roads, walkways and docks may experience flooding during high tide cycles.
Drivers should allow extra travel time because some roads may become temporarily closed or difficult to navigate.
Residents are urged to avoid driving around barricades or entering flooded roadways.
Even shallow floodwater can create dangerous driving conditions, especially when the depth is difficult to determine.
Residents Urged to Protect Property Property owners in flood prone shoreline neighborhoods should take precautions to secure vulnerable belongings and protect areas susceptible to tidal flooding.
The greatest impacts are expected around peak high tides rather than continuously throughout the advisory period.
Residents traveling along the coast or visiting waterfront areas should monitor changing conditions and check local advisories before heading out.
Updated forecasts and alerts are available through the National Weather Service at weather.gov/mtr .