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El Niño expected to bring heavy rain, localized flooding to Bay Area
A stronger El Niño is expected to bring above average rain, intense atmospheric rivers and localized flooding to Stanford and the Bay Area this fall and winter. Climate change may amplify the event, p
By Beatrice Barnes · 2026-09-24T09:05:48.482Z
A stronger El Niño is expected to bring above average rain, intense atmospheric rivers and localized flooding to Stanford and the Bay Area this fall and winter. Climate change may amplify the event, prompting California to prepare emergency supplies and response teams. The forecast could affect campus safety, travel and daily life, making updates and preparedness especially relevant.
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