Coastal Flood Warning Issued for San Diego and Orange Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for coastal regions in San Diego and Orange counties from Sunday morning through Thursday afternoon. Significant coastal flooding is expected during daily morning high tides.
The National Weather Service office in San Diego, California, issued the Coastal Flood Warning at 12:59 AM PDT on October 25. The warning applies to the coastal areas of San Diego County and Orange County, remaining active from 5:00 AM PDT on October 25 until 1:00 PM PDT on Thursday, October 29.
Forecasters report that high tides will occur each morning throughout the warning period. Tide levels are expected to run between 1 and 1.7 feet above predicted levels, leading to significant flooding along the shoreline.
The anticipated flooding is expected to inundate low-lying property, including homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. Additionally, shoreline erosion is predicted during the morning hours, and numerous roads in affected areas may be closed.