High Surf and Flooding Batter Southern California Coast

Southern California communities experienced significant damage and evacuations this week as high surf and coastal flooding, attributed to the remnants of Tropical Storm Marie, battered the coastline. The storm, which remained hundreds of miles offshore, generated powerful waves and elevated tides that inundated beachfront properties from Dana Point to Long Beach. In Dana Point, several beachfront homes sustained damage, with approximately a dozen properties red-tagged and deemed uninhabitable. Video footage from Tuesday morning showed damage to ocean-facing decks and other structures in the Orange County neighborhood. In Long Beach, intense waves pounded beachfront residences along Seaside Walk, causing damage to a seawall and leading to the evacuation of about 20 homes. Reports indicated cracked concrete and potential foundation damage at some Long Beach residences, prompting officials to ask residents to leave out of caution. The combination of high surf, storm surge, elevated astronomical tides, and rainfall contributed to the widespread flooding. On Sunday, measurable rainfall was recorded in the region, with Long Beach Airport setting a new record for September 6th with .