Larkspur residents can learn about protecting their homes and businesses from flooding at a free preparedness fair Saturday, Oct. 24, in Corte Madera.
The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Cove School, 330 Golden Hind Passage. Larkspur is among the participating agencies, according to Corte Madera’s official event listing.
The fair will include information about flood barriers, home elevation, flood insurance and emergency alerts. It is open to residents of all communities. Preregistration is encouraged but not required.
Larkspur experienced extreme king tide flooding Jan. 1-5, 2026, when observed tides exceeded forecasts by more than a foot, according to the city’s flooding information page. Streets flooded and roads closed even though rainfall was relatively moderate.
The city identifies several particularly vulnerable areas: Larkspur Plaza Drive, where water can emerge through storm drains; Larkspur Marina and Riviera Circle, near Corte Madera Creek and an interior lagoon; and the Redwood Highway and Industrial Drive area near the SMART rail corridor.
The city’s flood-preparedness guidance encourages residents to check their property’s flood risk, follow forecasts and register for AlertMarin emergency notifications.
A Sept. 15 city manager newsletter listed sandbag locations at Piper Park, 250 Doherty Drive, and the pump station at Diane Lane and Midway Road. Residents should bring a shovel, and supplies may run out.
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency Sept. 21 in response to the developing 2026-27 El Niño event, according to the signed proclamation.
