# California Beaches Close Due to Tropical Storm Rachel Flooding

> Newport Beach closes coastal areas as Tropical Storm Rachel causes unusually high ocean water levels.
- Title: California Beaches Close Due to Tropical Storm Rachel Flooding
- Summary: Newport Beach closes coastal areas as Tropical Storm Rachel causes unusually high ocean water levels. Newport Beach closes coastal areas including the Wedge…
- Keywords: newport beach, tropical storm rachel, ocean water levels, coastal flooding, california, beaches, flooding, news, local, Close, Due, Tropical
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/newport-beach-flooding-california-beaches-forced-close-unusually-high-ocean-water-levels-tropical-storm-rachel/19930284
- Published: 2026-10-11T20:29:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: newport beach, tropical storm rachel, ocean water levels, coastal flooding, california, beaches, flooding, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Newport Beach closes coastal areas including the Wedge due to Tropical Storm Rachel's impact causing unusually high ocean water levels and flooding risks.