NYPost • 2026-11-02

Six most likely places in California to be wiped out by El Niño: study

According to the UC Davis study, this extreme weather is driven by a foot of sea-level rise from climate change, alongside what could be the strongest El Niño on record. 

Los Angeles Times • 2026-11-02

What the El Niño worst-case scenario would look like in California

The extensive coastal flooding that swamped Los Angeles and Orange counties recently was influenced by an El Niño-powered global-scale phenomenon known as a Kelvin wave, scientists confirmed.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-10-30

O.C. coast is losing battle against El Niño flooding, and it's about to get worse

The flooding this week has hit several Orange County coastal towns, but experts say it is likely just a preview of more intense problems to come this winter as a major El Niño is expected to bring heavy rain, high surf and flooding.

The Guardian • 2026-10-29

Record-breaking high tides spark chaos – and kayak commutes – across California

Seawater surges into low-lying communities from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area, submerging streets, homes and businesses