Record king tide floods homes and Pacific Coast Highway in Southern California

Record king tide floods homes and Pacific Coast Highway in Southern California

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CBS News reported that on 18 October an 8-foot-2-inch king tide set a new record in Los Angeles Harbor, flooding residences, streets and a segment of the Pacific Coast Highway in Southern California. The surge also forced the closure of the highway segment and suspended Metrolink commuter service in the affected area.

Earlier in the week, the National Weather Service had issued flood warnings and advisories for San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles and other coastal counties, the Los Angeles Times reported. The Guardian noted that the warnings prompted sandbagging in the same counties, while the Los Angeles Times linked the unusually high sea levels to warm Pacific waters driven by a strong El Niño.

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San Diego County Orange County Los Angeles County Ventura County Santa Barbara County San Luis Obispo County San Francisco Bay Monterey Bay Southern California Newport Beach Long Beach Alamitos Bay Crystal Cove Highway 1 Metrolink service area in southern Orange County Metrolink service area in San Diego County Highway 37 Bay Area

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October 28, 2026
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Record-breaking king tide floods homes and highways in Southern California
Record-breaking king tide floods homes and highways in Southern California

CBS News • 28 Oct 12:18

An 8-foot-2-inch king tide set a new record in Los Angeles Harbor, flooding residences, streets and the Pacific Coast Highway.

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King tides cause flooding and road closures along Southern California coast
King tides cause flooding and road closures along Southern California coast

New York Post • 28 Oct 00:44

Record-high tides in Southern California have flooded coastal neighborhoods, closed sections of the Pacific Coast Highway and disrupted Metrolink service, with flood alerts expected to remain in place through Thursday.

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October 27, 2026
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Record ocean temperatures drive unprecedented coastal flooding in Southern California
Record ocean temperatures drive unprecedented coastal flooding in Southern California

Los Angeles Times • 27 Oct 13:58

Unusually warm Pacific waters linked to a strong El Niño have caused sea levels to rise to record heights, flooding streets and businesses along the Southern California coast.

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October 26, 2026
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Southern California faces near-record tides and heightened flood risk
Southern California faces near-record tides and heightened flood risk

Los Angeles Times • 26 Oct 20:00

The National Weather Service warned that record-high sea levels are expected across Southern California this week, prompting sandbagging and other flood-prevention measures in coastal communities.

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California coastal towns brace for flooding as tides reach historic levels
California coastal towns brace for flooding as tides reach historic levels

The Guardian • 26 Oct 17:47

The National Weather Service warned of significant coastal flooding in San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles counties through Thursday, prompting local authorities to issue safety advisories and deploy sandbags.

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October 24, 2026
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Coastal flood warnings issued as exceptionally high tides threaten California beaches
Coastal flood warnings issued as exceptionally high tides threaten California beaches

Los Angeles Times • 24 Oct 10:00

The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings and advisories for multiple California counties as unusually high tides are expected to cause flooding and erosion through Thursday.

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