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Newport Beach, Long Beach race to clean up flood damage as higher tides threaten SoCal coast
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- Southern California coastal communities, including Newport Beach and Long Beach, experienced record-breaking high tides starting Monday morning, causing flooding of streets, businesses, and homes already affected by recent storms.
- Newport Beach saw water levels reach 8.3 feet Monday, surpassing predictions, with an expected peak of 8.5 feet Tuesday; flooding impacted areas like the Balboa Fun Zone despite preventive sandbags.
- In Long Beach, high tides overflowed sand berms, flooding waterfront properties and a garage containing a restored 1968 Volkswagen Beetle, while some areas like the boardwalk avoided further damage.
- The National Weather Service forecasts tides between 7.5 to 8 feet through Thursday, potentially breaking records dating back to 1924, with coastal flood warnings and advisories in effect for Orange and Los Angeles counties.
- Huntington Beach will close a portion of Pacific Coast Highway Tuesday morning as a safety measure, and residents are encouraged to prepare using available sand and sandbags at designated city locations.
