NewsKRON4 — NewsOctober 25, 2026San Francisco County
Corte Madera hosts flood preparedness fair in anticipation of winter storms
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The town of Corte Madera hosted a flood preparedness fair on Saturday to connect residents with protective resources ahead of anticipated winter storms. NOAA forecasts a strong El Niño pattern continuing through the winter, raising risks of severe road and property flooding from high tides along the San Francisco Bay.
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Residents face risks of property damage, road closures, and traffic delays during severe winter high tides, prompting local authorities to demonstrate sandbag installations and advise on emergency preparations.
Key Facts
- The town of Corte Madera hosted a flood preparedness fair on Saturday.
- NOAA predicts a strong El Niño pattern will continue through the winter.
- High tides along San Francisco Bay create risks of severe road and property flooding.
- Town public works demonstrated sandbag installations at the event.
- Homeowner Sachi Itagaki raised her house four feet off the ground in 2024 to protect it from rising water.
- A January 2026 flood breached Itagaki's property and put a couple of inches of water in her garage.
- A predicted 6.1 tide reached 7.8 at the Richmond tide gate about ten days prior to the report.
- Flooding caused a two-hour traffic delay in Marin on January 3rd of the previous year.
- Experts advised residents to keep bicycles ready, park vehicles safely, and stock up on food and essentials.
Who's Mentioned
locationSan Francisco Bay“situated directly behind the community”OrganizationRichmond tide gate“location of water level spikes”locationMariner Cove“neighborhood where Itagaki lives”OrganizationKRON4“employer of journalists and staff editors”locationMarin“county where traffic delays occurred”locationCalifornia“state where residents live”PersonClaudia“Corte Madera resident”PersonSachi Itagaki“homeowner and vice chair of Corte Madera's Flood Control Board”locationParadise Drive“road mentioned regarding getting to the freeway”OrganizationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration“predicting a strong El Niño pattern”OrganizationKRON“news organization reporting the event”