Seawater flooded part of San Francisco’s Embarcadero late Saturday near Pier 14 as unusually high summer tides brought water onto the waterfront. The National Weather Service said a coastal flood advisory remained in effect for San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay through Wednesday morning, with up to 2 feet of inundation possible in low-lying shoreline areas.
Seawater spilled onto San Francisco’s Embarcadero late Saturday night near Pier 14 as unusually high summer tides pushed into low-lying waterfront areas.
Footage and reports from the scene showed pedestrians and cyclists moving through ankle-deep water along the sidewalk and street.
The National Weather Service had a coastal flood advisory in effect for San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay, with the advisory expected to last through Wednesday morning.
The weather service warned that low-lying shoreline areas could see up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level.
Forecast Tides
The highest tide was expected to arrive Saturday night at about 1.9 feet above normal, followed by a peak around 2 feet above normal Sunday night.
Reporting on the forecast said the weekend tides were expected to exceed the prior summer record of 1.7 feet set in July 2022.
The tide pattern was attributed in reporting to sea-level rise and El Niño.
What To Expect
Residents and visitors were advised to allow extra travel time, avoid flooded areas, and protect flood-prone property.
The Embarcadero flooding is part of a recurring Bay Area king-tide pattern, but the current forecast is notable for the possibility of a summer record.
The next key window is the Sunday night tide, followed by continued monitoring through Wednesday morning while the advisory remains in place.
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