NewsABC7 News San Francisco (KGO-TV)October 28, 2026San Francisco County
High tides submerge Bay Area roads and properties as officials urge flood preparation
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High tides submerged roads, stranded vehicles, and flooded portions of the Bay Area for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, prompting local officials to urge residents to prepare for worsening conditions. A coastal flooding advisory has been extended through Friday, with authorities warning that El Niño conditions and upcoming winter king tides could bring even higher water levels.
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Residents and business owners in low-lying coastal areas face property damage, road closures, and disrupted travel, prompting local governments to distribute 45,000 sandbags and deploy new flood-mitigation infrastructure.
Key Facts
- Marin County emergency officials prepared 45,000 sandbags and added a new sandbagging machine to speed production for residents.
- A coastal flooding advisory was extended through Friday for parts of the Bay Area.
- High tides caused road closures, stranded vehicles, and flooded portions of communities like Corte Madera and the Palo Alto Baylands for the second consecutive day.
- Park officials at the Palo Alto Baylands are utilizing a new living levee during its first El Niño season to help absorb storm and tidal water intake.
- Residents in Corte Madera reported water reaching ankle depth and deeper along Golden Hind Passage, with some garages taking on several inches of water.
- Experts predict king tides in November, December, and January could reach nearly ten feet due to combined tidal conditions and El Niño effects.
Who's Mentioned
locationPalo Alto Baylands“Location of flooded walking paths and nature preserve”locationGolden Hind Passage“Neighborhood area with deep floodwaters”locationBay Area“Region affected by coastal flooding”locationMarin County“County whose emergency officials reported on conditions”PersonChris Williams“Visitor to the Baylands Nature Preserve”PersonKirk Miller“Corte Madera resident discussing garage flooding and sandbags”OrganizationMill Valley Fire Department“Provided statements on tidal influence and emergency response”locationFifer Avenue“Roadway covered by floodwaters in Corte Madera”PersonJason Build“Corte Madera resident describing property flooding”locationTamal Vista Boulevard“Roadway affected by flooding”PersonSatchi Miller“Resident discussing a local flood fair”PersonToby Goldberg“Representative discussing El Niño and king tides”PersonSteven Torrence“Marin County Emergency Management Director”locationSouthern California“Region that experienced flooding on Sunday”locationCorte Madera“Town where streets and properties were inundated”PersonAdam Vollmer“Mill Valley Fire Department Battalion Chief”otherHurricane Rachel“Storm that impacted the region two weeks prior”OrganizationEnvironmental Volunteers“Organization represented by Toby Goldberg”locationNewport Beach“City where water rushed into businesses”locationBaylands Nature Preserve“Preserve affected by rapid water level rises”