The damage has affected numerous communities along the Southern California coast, including Long Beach, Dana Point, Malibu, and San Clemente. Homes have been flooded, infrastructure compromised, and coastal railways shut down due to erosion. Residents face increased risks of flooding and property damage as El Niño strengthens, with scientists predicting more severe storms and higher waves later this year. Vulnerable areas, particularly those at low elevations or with south-facing beaches, are at heightened risk of erosion and flooding.