Seasonal king tides are expected starting New Year’s Day. Predicted king tide dates in Marin, according to the San Francisco tide gauge (chart below):
Thursday, January 1 – peak tide @ 8:41 a.m. (7.0 feet)
Friday, January 2 – peak tide @ 9:34 a.m. (7.2 feet)
Saturday, January 3 – peak tide @ 10:26 a.m. (7.1 feet)
Dry weather is predicted for that period, except for light rain on the third. But conditions can change, and rainy weather can swell those uber-tides.
Here are some tips for coping with localized flooding:
- Check 511.org for traffic and transit updates.
- Visit emergency.marincounty.gov for local emergency resources.
- Sign up for Alert Marin notifications and verify your contact details.
- View nearly real-time rainfall data at Marin County’s OneRain webpage.
- Follow @MarinDPW, @MarinSheriff, and @CHPMarin on X (Twitter) for road and storm information
- During storm events, residents can call 911 for emergencies, or Public Works at 415-473-6530 for non-emergencies.