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Coastal flooding causes commotion for California
KTVU • • nation
Key Points:
- Coastal flooding in California on Monday led to road closures and stranded at least one driver in his vehicle due to rising waters, particularly in Marin County's Mill Valley.
- Caltrans closed Miller Avenue as high Pacific Ocean tides caused flooding that seeped into residential neighborhoods.
- A man trapped in his car was rescued by a tow truck after deciding not to exit the vehicle amid rising floodwaters, while paddleboarders navigated flooded streets nearby.
- Southern California's Balboa Peninsula also experienced flooding from record-high tides, with ocean levels reaching up to 22 inches above predictions, heightening risks of coastal flooding and beach erosion.
- Low-lying areas such as streets, parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways remain especially vulnerable to ongoing high tide impacts.
