Flood Advisories Extended for Southern California Amid High Tides
Flood Advisories Extended for Southern California Amid High Tides
US · Published Oct 29, 2026
• Unusually high tides have caused flooding in low-lying areas of Southern California, including Newport Beach and Long Beach. The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended flood advisories for all coastal counties in the region until 2 p.m. Friday. Tides have reached record levels, with the San Pedro tide gauge recording 8.02 feet on Monday, surpassing the previous record of 7.93 feet set in January
• Areas such as San Diego and Orange counties are at higher risk due to their exposure to southwesterly swells. The NWS has reported seawater inundating low-lying areas and shallow water reaching the bases of some structures.

Impact & Risks

Flooding has disrupted daily life in affected areas, with Long Beach being particularly impacted. High tides have caused seawater to encroach on properties, posing risks to infrastructure and accessibility. The situation may worsen during the upcoming winter months, with even higher tides expected around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Residents and businesses in low-lying coastal areas face potential property damage and safety hazards.

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