From ABC7 New York · · 1m
California Beaches Close Due to Tropical Storm Rachel Flooding
Newport Beach closes coastal areas as Tropical Storm Rachel causes unusually high ocean water levels.
In brief
Newport Beach closes coastal areas as Tropical Storm Rachel causes unusually high ocean water levels. Newport Beach closes coastal areas including the Wedge due to Tropical Storm Rachel's impact causing unusually high ocean water levels and flooding risks. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Newport Beach flooding
Newport Beach officials closed coastal areas including the Wedge due to Tropical Storm Rachel's impact.
“Newport Beach officials closed coastal areas including the Wedge due to Tropical Storm Rachel's impact.”
Tropical Storm Rachel impact
Tropical Storm Rachel caused unusually high ocean water levels and flooding in Southern California coastal communities.
“Tropical Storm Rachel caused unusually high ocean water levels and flooding in Southern California coastal communities.”
City emergency declaration
Newport Beach declared a local emergency on Saturday to secure resources for flood response.
“Newport Beach declared a local emergency on Saturday to secure resources for flood response.”
Coastal closures
Newport Pier, Balboa Pier, and the Wedge remain temporarily closed for public safety due to dangerous surf.
“Newport Pier, Balboa Pier, and the Wedge remain temporarily closed for public safety due to dangerous surf.”
Flooding risks
High tides and swells from Tropical Storm Rachel threaten beach erosion and flooding through Sunday.
“High tides and swells from Tropical Storm Rachel threaten beach erosion and flooding through Sunday.”
Additional flooding concerns
Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, and San Clemente distributed sandbags to prepare for potential flooding.
“Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, and San Clemente distributed sandbags to prepare for potential flooding.”
The main idea
Newport Beach closes coastal areas including the Wedge due to Tropical Storm Rachel's impact causing unusually high ocean water levels and flooding risks.
