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What to know about king tides in Puget Sound and why they happen

Posted on Thursday, December 29th, 2022 at 3:16 pm.

Written by tessw2

Heavy rains and a king tide brought the worst flooding that Seattle’s South Park neighborhood has seen in years, leaving at least 13 homes flooded Tuesday. Science from the Climate Impacts Group is referenced.

Tags: climate impacts, flood, flooding, king tides, rain


‘All of our equipment started to float’: Tides, rainfall cause chaos in Snohomish County

Posted on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022 at 3:14 pm.

Written by tessw2

King tides, rain and swollen rivers from recent snow melt created a dangerous situation in low-lying areas near the Snohomish River and by the shore. Dr. Guillaume Mauger is quoted.

Tags: climate impacts, flooding, king tides, resilience


Is it weather or climate?

Posted on Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 at 4:15 pm.

Written by tessw2

A 2018 report on sea level rise in Washington state is referenced. The report was produced by the Washington Coastal Resilience Project, which includes the Climate Impacts Group, Washington Sea Grant, and others.

Tags: adaptation, decision making, king tides, sea level rise


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