High tides flood California coast and disrupt transportation

Unusually high tides flooded low-lying areas along California’s coast this week, disrupting roads and rail service as officials prepared for further coastal flooding. The National Weather Service said tides in San Diego were running 1.5 to 1.7 feet above astronomical predictions, while a gauge in San Pedro set a local record Monday. In San Diego, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tide gauge at Broadway Pier recorded 8.52 feet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 27. The National Weather Service said the morning tides were significantly above predictions and warned that roads could close and coastal infrastructure could be affected. Floodwater breached a city-built sand berm along Bayside Walk in Mission Bay on Monday, October 26, and entered the yard of Mission Bay Puppy Rescue, founder Jackie Nipper said. Nipper credited a nearby pump system with helping keep the flooding manageable. In other coastal neighborhoods, water covered streets and bike paths, and a driver’s car stalled after entering floodwater on Ingraham Street, according to a student who described the incident. In San Pedro, a tide gauge reached 8.02 feet on Monday, breaking its previous record of 7.93...