UC Davis study highlights flood risks for San Jose area from El Niño

A recent study by UC Davis has identified several points of failure in California's infrastructure during El Niño flooding events this winter, including locations affecting the San Jose area. According to CBS News Bay Area, the study highlights that marshes in the South Bay and the San Jose community of Alviso are vulnerable to flooding with just 2 feet of sea level rise.

The study also notes that flooding risks increase significantly with approaching storms or southerly wind and wave directions. While the study covers a range of locations along the California coast, the South Bay and Alviso areas are among those specifically mentioned as at risk.

An interactive sea-level rise map created by the Adapting to Rising Tides program complements the study by showing different flooding scenarios and their potential impacts on local areas, including parts of San Jose.

Residents and local officials in the San Jose area may use this information to better prepare for potential flooding events this winter as El Niño conditions develop.