Southern California coastal towns are bracing for severe flooding as record-breaking tides threaten to close roads and overwhelm homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Authorities have urged residents to stay off beaches during high tides and maintain a greater distance from the ocean than usual. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for significant flooding in San Diego and Orange counties, while areas from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles may face minor to moderate coastal flooding with tides reaching up to 8 feet. Emergency preparations are underway as communities prepare for potential disruptions.
Residents of coastal towns told to avoid beaches during high tides and keep further away from the ocean than usualSouthern California coastal communities are preparing for days of flooding amid potentially “record-breaking tides” this week.The National Weather Service warned that significant coastal flooding was expected in San Diego and Orange counties through Thursday that could close roads and inundate homes, businesses and critical infrastructure. To the north, a wide swath of the coast from San Luis Obispo county to Los Angeles county could see “minor to moderate” coastal flooding with tides as high as 8ft. Continue reading...
