New Research on Coastal Flood Risk in San Mateo County

Sea-level rise is heightening the risk of coastal flooding in communities throughout California, including the San Francisco Bay Area. A recent San Francisco Chronicle article identifies Redwood City as facing the highest risk for severe coastal flooding among all cities in the state. The article also features comments from Len Materman, CEO of OneShoreline, on the broader vulnerability of San Mateo County. See the April 4, 2025 article below for more details.