Coastal Flood Warning Issued for San Diego and Orange County Coastal Areas
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Coastal Flood Warning and related advisories affecting coastal regions in San Diego and Orange counties.
The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Warning on October 9 at 8:27 PM PDT, remaining in effect until 3:00 PM PDT on October 11, 2026. Significant coastal flooding and erosion are possible through Sunday afternoon.
A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect from Sunday morning until Sunday evening, bringing surf of 5 to 7 feet with local sets up to 9 feet. Additionally, a Coastal Flood Advisory is scheduled from Sunday afternoon until Tuesday afternoon, during which minor coastal flooding is expected.
Affected locations include the San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. The greatest impacts are expected on Sunday morning due to Tropical Storm Rachel, combining increased swell, onshore winds, and high tides locally exceeding 7 feet.
Impacts from the event include numerous road and walking path closures due to high water. Low-lying property, including homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure, may flood. Shoreline erosion will occur during morning high tides, and increased surf will create a high risk of rip currents.