El Niño could bring highest sea levels ever recorded to the California coast

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.

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Seattle TimesLean Left· Aug 10, 2026

El Niño could bring highest sea levels ever recorded to CA coast

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Aug 10, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

El Niño could bring highest sea levels ever recorded to the California coast

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KQED NewsCenter· Aug 10, 2026

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

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The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Aug 10, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

El Niño could bring highest sea levels ever recorded to the California coast

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GizmodoLeft· Aug 7, 2026

This Super El Niño Could Trigger the Highest Sea Levels Ever Recorded on the California Coast

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