Photos show record-breaking tides flooding homes, roads in California
Summary
Record-breaking high tides flooded homes, businesses and roads in parts of Southern California on Tuesday. Experts said king tides in November and December could bring more flooding, especially if they coincide with winter storms and large surf.Key Facts
- The tide reached 8 feet, 2 inches in Los Angeles Harbor on Tuesday, breaking a record set the previous day.
- Floodwater inundated the Pacific Coast Highway in Sunset Beach.
- Residents reported water rising through storm drains.
- Linda Holle, who works at a marine fueling station in Newport Beach, said her office flooded.
- Photos showed coastal flooding affecting homes and businesses in Sunset Beach and Huntington Beach.
- Experts said the king tides expected in November and December could be higher or cause greater problems.
- Experts warned that a winter storm and pounding surf during next month's king tide could cause significant damage.
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