From CBS News · Julie Sharp · · 1m 10s
Newport Beach declares local emergency after coastal flooding
Newport Beach declares local emergency after coastal flooding on Balboa Peninsula.
In brief
Newport Beach declares local emergency after coastal flooding on Balboa Peninsula. Newport Beach declared a local emergency after coastal flooding on Balboa Peninsula, with crews working overnight to rebuild sand berms as Kelvin waves threaten higher tides. Originally reported by CBS News.
Newport Beach declares local emergency
Newport Beach declared a local emergency after ocean water surged onto streets and properties in the Balboa Peninsula community Friday.
Coastal flooding advisory active
The National Weather Service issued a coastal flooding advisory that remains in place through Tuesday with a flood warning expiring at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Crews rebuild sand berms overnight
City officials said crews will work through the night and into the weekend to rebuild sand berms as the threat of flooding continues.
Residents prepare for flooding
Residents near the water took precautions, fortifying home entries and using sandbags from the city and neighbors.
Kelvin waves cause higher tides
City Councilmember Erik Weigand said Kelvin waves are real, projecting tides 20 inches greater than normal high tides.
Flooding risks peak Sunday
Flooding risks are highest on Sunday with tides likely 1 to 1 ½ feet above astronomical tide charts.
The short version
Newport Beach declared a local emergency after coastal flooding on Balboa Peninsula, with crews working overnight to rebuild sand berms as Kelvin waves threaten higher tides.
