San Rafael Looks At Options For How To Protect Canal District From Flooding

CBS Bay Area

February 10, 2026

On Jan. 3rd, low-lying areas of Marin County were hit with massive flooding from an unexpectedly high king tide.

Some say it is a preview of what will become common as sea levels rise. And the city of San Rafael isn't waiting for it to become a reality to try and protect its most vulnerable neighborhood.

It wasn't even raining when the sea rose up and inundated Marty Komitopoulos's neighborhood.

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