High tides continue to submerge parts of Bay Area with more flooding expected
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Flooding continued in some communities across the Bay Area as high tides caused road closures and stranded vehicles for the second day Tuesday.
SKY7 captured a vehicle stuck in floodwaters along with kayakers and runners on bike paths and numerous roads that were underwater.
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Officials said many people on Monday were caught off guard by the flooding and urged residents to prepare for future high-tide events, particularly with El Niño impacts expected over the coming months.
"There's a couple of things that the fire department cannot control and one is the tidal influence and another one is the weather," Mill Valley Fire Department Battalion Chief Adam Vollmer said. "Our commitment to the citizens of Southern Marin is providing a high level of service and protecting life and property but some things are just out of our control, so our messaging to the community is preparedness."
Emergency officials are encouraging residents to sign up for county alerts and prepare emergency go bags.
Looking ahead, the Mill Valley Fire Department said developing plans to respond to overlapping high tides and heavy rain is a priority as El Niño conditions are forecast this year.
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High tides also caused problems in Southern California on Sunday. In Newport Beach, water rushed into businesses, and officials warned that additional flooding could occur Monday. Authorities said tides could reach record levels through Tuesday.
The flooding comes about two weeks after Hurricane Rachel impacted the region. Meanwhile, a coastal flooding advisory has been extended through Friday for some parts of the Bay Area.
