LARKSPUR, Calif. (KRON) -- A coastal flood advisory went into effect at 9 a.m. Monday through Thursday for parts of the Bay Shore as high tides are predicted to reach up to 1.5 feet above normal levels.
The Central Marin Police Authority is urging residents in Larkspur and Corte Madera to prepare for potential flooding in low-lying areas.
Warmer ocean water and windy conditions are driving the increased water levels, which may cause road closures in vulnerable shoreline communities.
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The region is no stranger to coastal flooding, having experienced severe king tides in January that forced saltwater into local homes.
Police reported that recent high tides in the region have been running higher than expected, measuring approximately 1.7 feet higher than original predictions at the Richmond tide gauge.
Corte Madera resident Claudia noted that recent water levels significantly surpassed forecasts. “last week about 10 days ago there was a predicted 6.1 tide and it end up being about 7.8 at the Richmond tide gauge so that's enough to cover this street with water.”
In response to the expected water rise, homeowners spent the weekend placing sandbags and Corte Madera hosted a flood preparedness fair. Both Larkspur and Corte Madera have published multiple public sandbag filling locations online for residents seeking to protect their properties.
High tides are predicted to occur just before noon Monday and will return daily through Thursday. The coastal flood advisory for much of the Bay Shore remains in effect through Thursday.
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