Parts of the West Coast are facing an increased risk of coastal flooding this week as unusually high tides are expected to affect sections of California, Washington, and Oregon.
California’s Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) warned Wednesday that king tides are returning to the state, bringing with them high surf, dangerous rip currents, and the potential for minor to moderate coastal flooding in some locations.
According to Cal OES, the next surge of high surf and strong rip currents could push water levels up to two feet above normal at the San Francisco tidal gauge, based on National Weather Service (NWS) data. Low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways may experience flooding through Sunday during periods of high tide…