# San Rafael king tides and high water in 1998

> In 1998, NOAA's San Francisco tide gauge recorded water high enough for FloodRoute's model to put at least one San Rafael road at risk on 76 days. The highest was 8.38 ft on Friday, February 6, 1998, 2.21 ft above the tide tables, with 86 roads at risk, including Sonoma Street, Dolores Street and Du Bois Street.

**Estimates, not records of actual flooding.** Each day is NOAA's verified high water at the tide gauge, run through FloodRoute's flood model on today's roads and elevations, in dry weather. Drains, levees, tide gates, rain, road changes and elevation error all mean real conditions differed. Not for property, real-estate, insurance, lending, engineering or legal decisions.

## Every day with roads at risk (76)

| Date | High water (San Francisco gauge, ft MLLW) | vs tide tables | Roads at risk | Severity | Deepest streets (model) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1998 | 7.00 | +0.86 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jan 2, 1998 | 7.03 | +1.30 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 6.56 | +1.14 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 6.88 | +1.29 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jan 7, 1998 | 6.88 | +0.62 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jan 8, 1998 | 7.10 | +0.63 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jan 9, 1998 | 7.57 | +0.96 ft | 67 | Severe | Sonoma Street, Dolores Street, Du Bois Street |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 7.62 | +0.95 ft | 67 | Severe | Sonoma Street, Dolores Street, Du Bois Street |
| Jan 11, 1998 | 7.33 | +0.72 ft | 65 | Severe | Sonoma Street, Dolores Street, Du Bois Street |
| Jan 12, 1998 | 7.44 | +0.96 ft | 67 | Severe | Sonoma Street, Dolores Street, Du Bois Street |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 6.70 | +0.44 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jan 14, 1998 | 6.68 | +0.71 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jan 25, 1998 | 6.73 | +0.48 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jan 26, 1998 | 7.13 | +0.67 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 7.29 | +0.69 ft | 65 | Severe | Sonoma Street, Dolores Street, Du Bois Street |
| Jan 28, 1998 | 7.43 | +0.81 ft | 67 | Severe | Sonoma Street, Dolores Street, Du Bois Street |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 7.43 | +0.94 ft | 67 | Severe | Sonoma Street, Dolores Street, Du Bois Street |
| Jan 30, 1998 | 6.74 | +0.57 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jan 31, 1998 | 6.64 | +0.94 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Feb 1, 1998 | 6.72 | +0.94 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Feb 2, 1998 | 6.85 | +0.97 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Feb 3, 1998 | 7.98 | +2.02 ft | 76 | Severe | Sonoma Street, Dolores Street, Du Bois Street |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 7.33 | +1.30 ft | 65 | Severe | Sonoma Street, Dolores Street, Du Bois Street |
| Feb 5, 1998 | 7.29 | +1.20 ft | 65 | Severe | Sonoma Street, Dolores Street, Du Bois Street |
| Feb 6, 1998 | 8.38 | +2.21 ft | 86 | Severe | Sonoma Street, Dolores Street, Du Bois Street |
| Feb 7, 1998 | 7.87 | +1.64 ft | 74 | Severe | Sonoma Street, Dolores Street, Du Bois Street |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 7.37 | +1.13 ft | 67 | Severe | Sonoma Street, Dolores Street, Du Bois Street |
| Feb 9, 1998 | 6.88 | +0.68 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Feb 10, 1998 | 6.89 | +0.80 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 6.64 | +0.73 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Feb 23, 1998 | 6.91 | +0.92 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Feb 24, 1998 | 6.89 | +0.65 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Mar 25, 1998 | 6.47 | +0.72 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Mar 30, 1998 | 6.48 | +0.26 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Mar 31, 1998 | 6.68 | +0.50 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Apr 1, 1998 | 6.66 | +0.66 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Apr 28, 1998 | 6.52 | +0.11 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Apr 29, 1998 | 6.50 | +0.25 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| May 24, 1998 | 6.81 | +0.17 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| May 26, 1998 | 6.74 | +0.06 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| May 27, 1998 | 6.79 | +0.23 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| May 28, 1998 | 6.83 | +0.54 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jun 11, 1998 | 6.52 | +0.52 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 6.72 | +0.16 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jun 21, 1998 | 6.94 | +0.18 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 6.96 | +0.12 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jun 23, 1998 | 6.99 | +0.20 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jun 25, 1998 | 6.80 | +0.19 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jul 10, 1998 | 6.47 | +0.12 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jul 18, 1998 | 6.55 | +0.06 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jul 19, 1998 | 6.82 | +0.15 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jul 20, 1998 | 6.83 | +0.06 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jul 21, 1998 | 6.77 | −0.01 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jul 22, 1998 | 6.75 | +0.07 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Jul 24, 1998 | 6.60 | +0.12 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Aug 5, 1998 | 6.57 | +0.22 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Aug 6, 1998 | 6.71 | +0.23 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Aug 7, 1998 | 6.68 | +0.15 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 6.49 | +0.04 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Sep 3, 1998 | 6.53 | +0.37 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Sep 4, 1998 | 6.66 | +0.32 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Sep 5, 1998 | 6.67 | +0.27 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Sep 7, 1998 | 6.52 | +0.21 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Oct 7, 1998 | 6.48 | +0.02 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Nov 4, 1998 | 6.60 | −0.15 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Nov 6, 1998 | 6.58 | −0.09 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Nov 7, 1998 | 6.57 | +0.20 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Nov 29, 1998 | 6.47 | +0.53 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 7.30 | +0.97 ft | 65 | Severe | Sonoma Street, Dolores Street, Du Bois Street |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 6.75 | +0.08 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Dec 2, 1998 | 7.00 | +0.08 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 7.16 | +0.14 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Dec 4, 1998 | 6.99 | +0.02 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Dec 5, 1998 | 6.60 | −0.14 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Dec 30, 1998 | 6.58 | −0.25 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |
| Dec 31, 1998 | 6.68 | −0.31 ft | 2 | Severe | Bahia Way |

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