Newport Beach, other coastal spots hit by flooding: ‘We’re preparing for more damage’ – Los Angeles Times

Newport Beach, other coastal spots hit by flooding: ‘We’re preparing for more damage’  Los Angeles Times

Newport Beach expected intense surf Friday, but the high tide turned out to be much worse than the estimates. Water from a massive swell — double the size that was initially predicted — blasted through 20-foot berms erected at the Wedge and washed out roads from about 21st Street to 6th Street, officials said. City crews responded quickly to pump out water as residents surveyed the damage. "This is the worst I've seen it in my 20 years on the Peninsula," said Newport Beach City Councilman Joe Stapleton. The city was one of several coastal communities to see flooding Friday as residents braced for Tropical Storm Rachel, which is expected to cause more issues over the weekend.

Flooding: No injuries were reported, but some houses were damaged in Long Beach and Newport Beach, where several streets flooded. Forecast: Rachel’s arrival will bring the potential for strong winds, rain and more damaging coastal flooding. If the current storm trajectory holds, the bulk of Rachel’s effects will be felt in San Diego County on Sunday morning. However, Orange and Los Angeles counties are still forecast to see widespread rain and coastal flooding as a result of the system, according to the National Weather Service. See more on the timeline here. Exceptionally high tides: At around 9 a.m. Friday, the high tide in