Why More Nuisance Flooding Days Can Happen in California During El Niño

08/16/23

“Why can more nuisance flooding days happen in California during El Niño?”

El Niño can trigger higher sea-levels and rainfall in many parts of California. With higher sea-levels rainfall comes the increased potential for floods, including nuisance flooding. This is Why More Nuisance Flooding Days Can Happen in California During El Niño. Urban planners need to take this into consideration when designing flood protections.

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