This state is likely to get the worst of El Niño | CNN

In February 1998, almost a year’s worth of rain fell in downtown Los Angeles, as a series of powerful Pacific storms rocked California amid a “Super” El Niño. Deadly landslides struck Southern and Central California, wiping out hillside homes, and powerful waves pounded the state’s shoreline. These waves destroyed a large section of the famous Santa Monica Pier and caused widespread coastal flooding in San Francisco Bay communities. Many Californians who experienced that event still consider it to be the benchmark for how a Super El Niño can alter life in their state. Now, with another Super El Niño setting in — this time likely to be the strongest on record — many are calibrating their expectations based on what happened then. However, El Niños of the past are not necessarily an accurate guide to El Niños of the future, experts say. The 2015-2016 Super El Niño, for example, didn’t drop near as much rain on California as its predecessor. And this current El Niño is especially a wildcard given the simultaneous influence of global warming due to climate pollution, which could worsen some of El Niño’s impacts. 🌧️ Follow the CNN Weather app for updates on E