NewsFox 5 San Diego & KUSI — Local NewsSeptember 4, 2026San Diego
Scripps Institution of Oceanography warns of increased coastal flooding and erosion from super El Niño
Scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography are monitoring a developing super El Niño event expected to impact San Diego County. The weather pattern is projected to cause larger waves, increased coastal flooding, and accelerated erosion.
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Residents in coastal areas of San Diego County may face increased risks of property damage and infrastructure impacts due to predicted changes in wave height and erosion patterns.
Key Facts
- A super El Niño event is currently developing.
- The event is expected to result in larger wave heights in San Diego County.
- Coastal flooding is projected to increase as a result of the weather pattern.
- Accelerated coastal erosion is anticipated for the region.
Who's Mentioned
organizationSouthern California Coastal Ocean Observing System“Organization providing data on coastal conditions.”locationDel Mar“Coastal community identified as vulnerable to erosion and flooding.”locationSan Diego County“Region identified as potentially impacted by the climate pattern.”personDr. Clarissa Anderson“Director of the Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System.”locationEncinitas“Coastal community identified as vulnerable to erosion and flooding.”organizationUC San Diego“Parent institution of the research group monitoring the climate pattern.”organizationScripps Institution of Oceanography“Research institution monitoring the El Niño event.”