If you’ve ever been caught in a flood on the Marin City off–ramp from Highway 101 south, or been forced to detour around it, you’ll be encouraged to learn that the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (the “District”) Flood Zone 3 plans to make improvements to the...
King tides (tides over 6.5’ high) are due in December and January, with tides exceeding 7 feet in mid-December. If accompanied by rains, these tides could flood parts of our parking lots, Gate 5 Road, the Manzanita parking lot and the multi-use path. Below are the predictions for higher than normal...
It’s that time of year again, when winter storms paired with extra-high tides increase the risk of flooding. King tides, the common name of perigean tides, are scheduled for Nov. 14 to 17 and again Dec. 13 to 16. Be prepared for flooding on Gate Five Road, around Marin City...
The City of Sausalito has released Disaster Preparedness: The 2020 Citizen’s Guide. The 27-page guide provides instructions for dealing with everything from fires, to earthquakes to tsunamis. Topics include: Making a family plan Preparing at work Weather terms Evacuations Planning for disastrous floods and landslides Emergency numbers phone numbers and...
During the week of July 29, Sausalito will have a new moon and the Earth will be near its aphelion, or farthest point from the sun. The combination of these two factors will result in especially high tides, sometimes referred to as “king tides.” King tides that exceed 6.5′ can...
Mother Nature’s early Christmas present will be a series of high tides (6.6’ feet or more) from Dec. 21 to Dec. 24. Even higher tides will come on January 20 and 21. Check the interactive tide chart on the right side of this page; by clicking on the Day +...
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Last week the Marin Independent Journal reported on a recent study that determined: “Amid accelerating sea level rise from climate change, Marin County has the highest number of households in California vulnerable to coastal flooding.” Main Dock’s Rusty Hendley passed along the above editorial cartoon, which ran in the same issue...
We’ve already experienced tides as high as 6.8 ft. in June, but more are on their way in July. It’s time to consult the tide charts and anticipate your travel needs and trip planning to take tides into consideration. When leaving town, it’s always a good idea to leave both...
When it comes to keeping track of high (and low) tides we’re fortunate to be in close proximity to the Bay Model. We can use the Army Corps of Engineers’ data without having to add or subtract (I can never remember) the 20 minutes (or is it 10?) differential when...