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Newport Beach declares local emergency after coastal flooding on Balboa Peninsula
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Newport Beach declared a local emergency after ocean water flooded streets and properties in the Balboa Peninsula due to elevated tides and recent storm conditions.
- A city advisory urges residents and visitors to avoid the Balboa Peninsula as crews respond to flooding, particularly in areas like The Wedge, 51st Street, and between 12th and 17th Streets.
- The National Weather Service issued a coastal flooding advisory through Tuesday, predicting higher-than-normal tides, with the greatest flooding risk on Sunday when tides could be 1 to 1.5 feet above normal.
- Officials warn against driving, walking, or biking through flooded areas, noting some streets have nearly 2 feet of water, and emphasize preparedness for worsening conditions on Sunday.
- Aerial footage shows significant flooding with people navigating knee-deep water and vehicles partially submerged, highlighting the severity of the unprecedented flooding event.
