Marin County drivers brace for this season’s high tide flooding

 A pothole is visible on a road on April 25, 2017 in San Rafael, California.
A pothole is visible on a road on April 25, 2017 in San Rafael, California. Photo credit Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Seasonal high tides spell once again are encroaching on Marin’s roads, making commuting difficult and even treacherous for drivers.

The seasonal flooding that is familiar to Marin County residents might begin soon as the weather forecast has even more rainfall projected throughout the rest of this week and into next week.

According to the National Weather Service projections, the North Bay is expecting light showers this week followed by an atmospheric river storm early next week.

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Flooding in Marin is common in winter due to a variety of factors, such as the pull from the sun and the moon.

"The ones that are really the most concerning are the public, right-of-way thoroughfares," said Roger Leventhal, a senior engineer at the Marin County Public Works Department.

Leventhal said based on predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the rising tide level could flood roadways by Thursday.

This could mean dangerous road conditions for this winter. Leventhal warns drivers to exercise caution in the coming months.

As little as six inches of standing water can be enough to stop a vehicle.

"People have to be very careful and err on the side of not going through flooded water," he said.

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