California's coast could flood more this winter

Name: El Niño seas raise California winter flood risk
Uploaded: 2026-11-03T12:00:05.000Z
Duration: 25 s
Channel: The Weather Channel
Description: El Niño has raised Southern California seas around a foot higher, boosting winter coastal flooding and erosion risk.

ByJenn Jordan•

November 3, 2026

Updated: November 3, 2026, 11:34 am ESTPublished: November 3, 2026, 11:30 am EST

Seas off Southern California are running a foot higher as El Niño builds. When winter storms arrive, that could mean more coastal flooding and erosion.