Mission Bay residents prepare for possible flooding as Tropical Storm Rachel approaches – 10News.com

Mission Bay residents prepare for possible flooding as Tropical Storm Rachel approaches  10News.com

As Tropical Storm Rachel approaches Southern California, residents in Mission Bay are preparing for potential flooding.Large waves have already been pounding beaches farther north in Long Beach and Newport, flooding areas along the coastline. Similar conditions could affect Mission Bay as the storm approaches.Philip Dupré, who lives on Bayside Lane, said he saw high tides Friday morning, and it would explain the flooding in the alleyway outside his home. Dupré said it's common.Dupré said water from the bay can overwhelm storm drains, causing water to bubble up through the storm drains, and spill into the alleyway.“It's not a threat, but with the higher surges, it becomes a threat,” Dupré said.Dupré has placed sandbags in front of his garage to help keep floodwater out.“It's good for when people drive by; it kind of at least blocks [the water]” Dupré said.Dupré also said he's paying close attention to the tide times posted on tideschart.com, to see if swells are forecasted to reach seven feet or higher in front of his home.The City of San Diego has also taken steps to prepare for potential flooding, including placing multiple pumps and hoses near the bay.

The City said it plans to connect the equipment before rain arrives Saturday night.In a separate advisory, the City warned drivers to expect a road closure in the Midway