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My personal and professional advice to those in, near, and even (in some cases) outside of known flood zones is to seriously consider obtaining flood insurance this year, since standard policies usually exclude flooding from storms or oceanic inundation.
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Why this very strong El Niño year might be a good time to buy flood insurance in California
The anticipated very strong to historically strong El Niño event will likely increase the odds of a very wet winter California, as well as raise sea levels at the coast and in within inland bays and estuaries. As a result, there will likely be an increased risk of flooding in California during winte