Top Stories · October 12, 2026
Waves From Powerful Storm Pound Beach Homes in Southern California
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The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel, combined with an El Niño-enhanced Kelvin wave and a separate Western storm system, have caused significant coastal flooding in Southern California. The City of Newport Beach declared a local emergency, closing all beaches and piers due to unusually high water levels and dangerous surf. Coastal flood warnings remain in effect for Orange County, with other communities like Seal Beach, Laguna Beach, and Huntington Beach implementing precautionary measures and sandbag distribution.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel, combined with an El Niño-enhanced Kelvin wave and a separate Western storm system, have caused significant coastal flooding in Southern California. The City of Newport Beach declared a local emergency, closing all beaches and piers due to unusually high water levels and dangerous surf. Coastal flood warnings remain in effect for Orange County, with other communities like Seal Beach, Laguna Beach, and Huntington Beach implementing precautionary measures and sandbag distribution.