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Flooded streets in California as king tides rise

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A combination of king tides and heavy rains flooded parts of Northern California on Saturday. Marin County saw the worst of it, with some roads and neighborhoods under 3 or 4 feet of water.

Breakdown
  • Northern California streets flooded by king tides and heavy rain
  • Marin County roads submerged under 3 to 4 feet of water 5s
  • King tides result from sun, moon, and earth alignment 11s
  • Water levels higher than normal due to king tides 16s
  • More rain expected in the region through at least Monday 19s