Record High King Tides Flood Larkspur, CA Amid Storm Surge
Record High King Tides Flood Larkspur, CA Amid Storm Surge
US · Published Jan 4, 2026
Record-high king tides combined with a storm surge have caused significant flooding in Larkspur, California, and the broader Bay Area.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect until Sunday at 2 p.m. due to unprecedented tide levels exacerbated by ongoing rainy weather.
The Dungeness crab fishing season has been delayed due to adverse weather conditions, impacting the local economy.
Record tides and storm surge flood Bay Area
Residents in Larkspur, California, are grappling with record-high king tides that have inundated several areas in the Bay Area. The convergence of these exceptionally high tides and a significant storm surge has triggered a coastal flood advisory, scheduled to remain in effect until 2 p.m. on Sunday. CBS News reports that the tides have reached unprecedented levels, surpassing anything local residents have previously witnessed, thereby intensifying the impact of the persistent rainy weather across the region.
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