El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding in 2026, NOAA warns
NOAA warns that the upcoming El Niño could lead to significant high tide flooding in 2026. This phenomenon is expected to exacerbate the effects of rising sea levels, particularly affecting coastal communities. The agency encourages residents to stay informed about water levels and flooding forecasts.
- ▪El Niño is forecasted to emerge this summer with an 82% chance of arrival by July.
- ▪The combination of sea level rise and El Niño could result in more frequent and severe high tide flooding.
- ▪NOAA has been tracking the impacts of previous strong El Niños, which have led to increased flooding events.
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U.S. El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding in 2026, NOAA warns By Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor News Editor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and issues involving social justice. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek. Read Full Bio Emily Mae Czachor May 18, 2026 / 10:04 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Scientists are warning that El Niño, a weather pattern forecast to emerge this summer, could bring frequent and widespread flooding even without the presence of storms.
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