The flooding poses significant risks to coastal communities, including severe beach erosion, road closures, and damage to homes and businesses. In Huntington Beach, parts of the Pacific Coast Highway were temporarily closed due to flooding. Newport Beach declared a local state of emergency and initiated sand replenishment projects to protect against further erosion. Residents and business owners are dealing with water intrusion, and higher-than-average surf is expected to continue. The situation is particularly concerning for low-lying areas, where infrastructure and property are at heightened risk.