High tides caused localized flooding in parts of Marin County early Monday morning, prompting authorities to close several roads and urge residents to avoid affected areas.
In an alert sent around 12:10 a.m., the Central Marin Police Authority said flooding was reported near Doherty Drive and Lucky Drive in Larkspur. In Corte Madera, Lucky Drive and Fifer Avenue, Redwood Highway, and portions of the Boardwalk and Golden Hind Passage neighborhood were also inundated, according to authorities.
At least until 3 a.m., motorists and residents are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until water levels recede and roadways can be safely reopened.
No injuries or significant damage were immediately reported.
High tides expected across Bay Area
The flooding came as emergency officials in Marin County and around the Bay Area are preparing for several days of high tides that could cause localized flooding.
A coastal flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service advising of high tides on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday that will exceed normal high tide levels by nearly 2 feet.
The Weather Service also extended a beach hazards statement through Thursday warning of sneaker waves and rip currents along the coast from Monterey County to Mendocino County.
High tide was forecast to peak at about 11:10 p.m. Sunday at a height of 7.7 feet in San Francisco Bay, which is about 1.9 feet higher than usual, according to the Weather Service.
Tuesday and Wednesday night are forecast to be similar, with respective forecasts of 1.8 feet and 1.7 feet above normal.
Sandbags were made available for Mill Valley residents at Boyle Park, Mill Valley Fire Station 7, located at 1 Hamilton Drive, and behind Old Mill Park, located at 40 Molino Ave.