SOLANO, CA — * WHAT...Coastal Flooding from abnormally high tides.
* WHERE...Low-lying areas along the San Pablo Bay, Carquinez Strait, and Suisun Bay shorelines in Solano County.
* WHEN...Until 400 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of low-lying areas including parks, lots, roads, marshes, and vulnerable islands. Erosion along levees is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 937 AM PST, NWS meteorologists have determined that abnormally high tides will result in Coastal Flooding. - The highest tides forecast each day are (all times local time): * Port Chicago: 1.2 ft above normal (6.1 ft MLLW) at 2:15 PM Thu 11/12, 1.0 ft above normal (5.9 ft MLLW) at 2:56 PM Fri 11/13, 0.7 ft above normal (5.6 ft MLLW) at 3:44 PM Sat 11/14, and 0.3 ft above normal (5.2 ft MLLW) at 4:39 PM Sun 11/15. * West Sacramento: 1.2 ft above normal (5.5 ft MLLW) at 5:28 PM Thu 11/12, 1.0 ft above normal (5.4 ft MLLW) at 6:10 PM Fri 11/13, 0.9 ft above normal (5.2 ft MLLW) at 6:57 PM Sat 11/14, and 0.6 ft above normal (5.0 ft MLLW) at 7:50 PM Sun 11/15. * Rio Vista (Datum NAVD88): +7.5 ft at 5:00 PM Thu 11/12, +7.7 ft at 5:00 PM Fri 11/13, and +7.6 ft at 6:00 PM Sat 11/14. - These predictions include up to +1.1 feet of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. Timing of high tide may vary up to an hour throughout the San Francisco Bay and Delta. - Real-time water levels and latest forecasts are available at: * Port Chicago: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepre dictions.html?id=9415144 * West Sacramento: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatide predictions.html?id=9416131 * Rio Vista: https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/RVBC1
Flooding in Solano, CA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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