Los Angeles Coastal Flooding Breaks Record Amid El Niño
What happened
Coastal flooding in Los Angeles has surpassed its previous record set in 1983. The number of flood days observed at the San Pedro tide gauge is the highest recorded since 1923. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration oceanographer Karen Kavanaugh noted that the current number of flood days is “abnormally high”.
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Why it matters
The record flooding increases regional risk to property and infrastructure in Southern California. The National Weather Service actively monitors the event, which is influenced by El Niño. High-risk periods for flooding are expected around Thanksgiving and Christmas due to the occurrence of king tides.
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Who's involved
- National Weather ServiceProvides weather advisories and forecasts for the Los Angeles region.
- Los AngelesThe location experiencing the record coastal flooding.
- San PedroLocation where the tide gauge is tracking the flooding.
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.
- Los Angeles CountySpeculative
Los Angeles County might face increased operational costs due to the coastal flooding event.
- Los Angeles City CouncilSpeculative
Los Angeles City Council may face increased municipal costs and the need for flood mitigation policy.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Coastal flooding may stress California's infrastructureCoastal flooding may stress California's critical infrastructurePossible
- Record coastal flooding puts Los Angeles County infrastructure at riskRecord coastal flooding may increase operational costs and infrastructure risks for Los Angeles County.Possible
- Record coastal flooding may force Los Angeles City Council to plan for mitigationLos Angeles City Council may face increased costs and need for flood mitigation policyPossible
- Coastal flooding may disrupt Long Beach's infrastructure and operationsCoastal flooding may disrupt Long Beach's infrastructure and operations.Possible
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The entities involved
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Los Angeles
seat of Los Angeles County, and largest city in California, United States
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El Niño
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Related events
- UCS tracks sea level rise risks in Florida, while El Niño causes high tides in California.
- El Niño is anticipated to bring significant water impacts to San Diego.
- Colusa and Butte Counties prepare for potential flooding linked to El Niño, while federal agents demand noncitizen ballots.
- El Niño is causing stronger rains and sea level rise, monitored by NOAA and impacting marine life in Long Beach.
- San Anselmo seeks state assistance following flood risks posed by the El Niño storm.