Studies of Sea Level Rise Impacts in San Mateo County

Below are studies, reports, and maps highlighting the threats posed by sea level rise on the people, properties, infrastructure, and ecosystems in San Mateo County.  

 

The image is a map showing sea level rise scenarios and asset vulnerability along the San Francisco Bay area, with numbered locations marked.
An illustration of inundation and coastal flooding due to specific sea level rise and storm surge scenarios (County of San Mateo Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment, page 41)

 

 

The photos below of King tides in San Mateo County provide a valuable preview of what our coastlines may look like with just 1 to 2 feet of sea level rise in the future (photo credits: California King Tides Project).

 

A flooded area with a yellow fire hydrant, a building, and boats in the background under a clear blue sky.
Oyster Point, South San Francisco, January 2024
A panoramic view of a wetland area with grassy banks, low shrubs, and a cloudy sky, showcasing natural vegetation and water.
Belmont Slough, Redwood Shores, December 2024
A set of wooden stairs leads down to a beach, with waves crashing at the bottom, creating foam and debris on the steps.
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, December 2022
A long wooden pier extends over green water, surrounded by trees and hills under a clear blue sky. Peaceful natural setting.
Anza Lagoon, Burlingame, November 2024
A pathway leads to a marina with moored boats, marked by two orange cones and wet pavement, under a cloudy sky.
Oyster Point, South San Francisco, November 2024
The image features a rocky shoreline with waves crashing against it, a path beside the ocean, and mountains in the background.
Surfers Beach, Half Moon Bay, November 2024
A flooded area with a yellow fire hydrant, a building, and boats in the background under a clear blue sky.
A panoramic view of a wetland area with grassy banks, low shrubs, and a cloudy sky, showcasing natural vegetation and water.
A set of wooden stairs leads down to a beach, with waves crashing at the bottom, creating foam and debris on the steps.
A long wooden pier extends over green water, surrounded by trees and hills under a clear blue sky. Peaceful natural setting.
A pathway leads to a marina with moored boats, marked by two orange cones and wet pavement, under a cloudy sky.
The image features a rocky shoreline with waves crashing against it, a path beside the ocean, and mountains in the background.

 

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