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California Flooding: Heavy Rains and King Tides Continue

1/3/2026

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California is experiencing severe weather as heavy rains and high tides cause widespread flooding, with forecasts of continued rain through January 4.
On January 1, parts of the San Francisco Bay Area faced significant inundation due to king tides.
Coastal flood warnings were issued.
Forecasters predicted tides would reach 0.8 meters above normal.
In Southern California, particularly Los Angeles, the rain flooded roads and businesses.

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Story summary

California is experiencing severe weather as heavy rains and high tides cause widespread flooding, with forecasts of continued rain through January 4.
On January 1, parts of the San Francisco Bay Area faced significant inundation due to king tides.
Coastal flood warnings were issued.
Forecasters predicted tides would reach 0.8 meters above normal.
In Southern California, particularly Los Angeles, the rain flooded roads and businesses.