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Long Beach homes red-tagged as high surf from Tropical Storm Rachel damages shoreline
ABC7 Los Angeles • • general
Key Points:
- Tropical Storm Rachel caused high surf in Long Beach, leading to damage of oceanfront homes, mandatory evacuations, and ongoing threats to the city's coastline under a Coastal Flooding Advisory through Wednesday.
- Eight structures were red-tagged due to severe damage, with waves flooding homes and exposing interiors, while one structure received a yellow tag; residents on several streets remain under evacuation orders or warnings.
- Emergency crews reinforced vulnerable areas by stacking heavy sandbags to protect a crumbling boardwalk from high surf and tides, while the city also experienced rainfall associated with the storm.
- Officials emphasized the importance of preparedness as the region enters El Niño season, urging residents to take proactive measures such as securing sandbags ahead of potential heavy rains.
- Long Beach authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as coastal flooding and wave impacts persist along the shoreline.
