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Coverage dated August 7, 2026 to August 10, 2026

California Could See the Highest Sea Levels on Record This Year, Thanks to El Niño

Headline from KQED News

Climate scientists warn the impacts of the historic climate event could push up water along the coast, the Bay and even the Sacramento River.

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  1. Gizmodo

    This Super El Niño Could Trigger the Highest Sea Levels Ever Recorded on the California Coast (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    California is likely looking at a winter of storm surge and coastal flooding.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    El Niño could bring highest sea levels ever recorded to the California coast (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    A strengthening El Niño could bring the highest sea levels ever recorded to the California coast this year, raising the risk of widespread and damaging flooding.

  3. Seattle Times

    El Niño could bring highest sea levels ever recorded to CA coast (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    It's the latest effect forecast for what's expected to be a strong event that could also hit Southern California with powerful rain and punishing heat waves.

  4. KQED News

    California Could See the Highest Sea Levels on Record This Year, Thanks to El Niño (opens KQED News)

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    KQED News's feed description

    Climate scientists warn the impacts of the historic climate event could push up water along the coast, the Bay and even the Sacramento River.

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