Embarcadero

San Francisco's Embarcadero waterfront has flooded even though no storm hit the area. The flooding is being attributed to unusually high tides pushing water onto the waterfront promenade, a phenomenon that has become more noticeable in recent years. Residents and local outlets are sharing images of water covering streets near the Bay on an otherwise dry day.

Sections of San Francisco's Embarcadero flooded under clear skies, with no storm in sight. The phenomenon, known as sunny-day or nuisance flooding, is typically driven by high tides pushing seawater onto low-lying streets and sidewalks. Residents and commuters along the waterfront are dealing with wet, closed or hazardous walkways even in dry weather.