El Niño Flood Risk – Long-Range Forecast for Winter 2026-27

NOAA updated winter forecast to much wetter outlook, driven by potentially record-strong El Niño. New maps show increased likelihood of heavy precipitation for California. Bay Area faces flash flood, landslide, and infrastructure strain risks. Community town halls drawing attention. Marin County unveils streamlined emergency management model. Southern Marin faces specific risks of heavy rain, debris flows, and power outages; residents urged to prepare.