- Due to El Niño, weather volatility is increasing the risk of higher global food prices, impacting North America.
- El Niño drives weather patterns across North America, with the Old Farmer's Almanac predicting seasonal shifts in California.
Super El Niño boosts ARkStorm risk and flooding threat in California
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What happened
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates that an atmospheric river could dump a month’s worth of rain on Sacramento in 48 hours if pushed south. Reports indicate that the Super El Niño of 2026-2027 is projected to be the most powerful El Niño ever recorded, which will turbocharge atmospheric rivers approaching California. If an extended series of these rivers creates “ARkStorm” conditions in California during the winter, the event could be catastrophic.
Why it matters
The potential for ARkStorm conditions raises concerns about massive flooding and infrastructure risk across the state. The extreme weather volatility associated with the Super El Niño is also linked to increased global food price risks across North America.
El Niño drives weather patterns across North America, with the Old Farmer's Almanac predicting seasonal shifts in California.
Who's involved
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationAgency monitoring and forecasting the physical state and global impacts of the El Niño climate pattern
- CaliforniaThe U.S. state of California, which faces potential catastrophic flooding risk
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Sacramento CountySpeculative
Sacramento County might face increased emergency response costs and local infrastructure damage in the Central Valley.
- Pacific Gas and Electric CompanySpeculative
Pacific Gas and Electric Company might face increased operational costs and regulatory risk from extreme weather events.
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