Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 12 at 1:40PM PDT until July 15 at 4:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 1:40pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible
in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Pacific Coast including Monterey Bay.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide
is expected to be 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 10:06 PM
7/12, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 11:01 PM 7/13, 1.6 ft
above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 11:55 PM 7/14. These predictions
include both astronomical tides and roughly 3-6 inches of
additional water mainly from a combination of thermal expansion
and accumulated sea level rise since the tidal datum was
established (1983-2001). High tide varies up to 90 minutes
earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San
Francisco Bay, respectively.
Instruction:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Area Description:
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast; Northern Monterey Bay; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS San Francisco CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov