San Francisco, California – Coastal flooding is possible along Bay Area shorelines during New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day due to elevated tides and storm surge.
According to the National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area, a Coastal Flood Advisory has been adjusted to include up to 1 foot of storm surge on top of the king tide, which could result in as much as 2 feet of inundation above normal high tide levels in low-lying coastal areas.
The advisory is in effect from early Wednesday morning through Sunday afternoon, overlapping New Year’s Eve tonight and New Year’s Day on Thursday. Flooding is most likely near Pacific Coast and San Francisco Bay shorelines, particularly during times of peak high tide.
Impacts may include flooding of coastal roads, parking lots, parks, and shoreline pathways, though only isolated road closures are expected. Drivers are urged not to drive through standing water of unknown depth.
Roads that may be temporarily impacted during high tides include low-lying segments near U.S. Highway 101, Interstate 80 approaches, the Embarcadero, and shoreline routes in areas such as San Francisco, Oakland, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and Monterey.
The National Weather Service advises residents and visitors to monitor tide timing closely, secure flood-prone property, and obey barricades in affected coastal zones.
This advisory may affect holiday travelers, waterfront businesses, and New Year’s Eve events held near the shoreline.
