{"id":490903,"date":"2026-10-09T23:40:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T23:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/490903\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T23:40:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T23:40:15","slug":"coastal-flood-warning-active-for-orange-county-coast-and-san-diego-county-coastal-areas-until-sunday-afternoon-orange-county-register","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/490903\/","title":{"rendered":"Coastal flood warning active for Orange County Coast and San Diego County Coastal Areas until Sunday afternoon \u2013 Orange County Register"},"content":{"rendered":"

Orange County Coast and San Diego County Coastal Areas are the focus of a coastal flood warning released at 1:42 p.m. on Friday by the National Weather Service. The warning is in effect until Sunday Oct. 11, at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

\u201cSignificant coastal flooding and erosion possible,\u201d according to the NWS San Diego CA<\/a>. \u201cGreatest impacts on Sunday morning from Tropical Storm Rachel in combination of increased swell, onshore winds, and high tides locally over 7 feet.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNumerous roads and walking paths may be closed due to high water. Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may flood. Shoreline erosion will occur during high tides in the mornings. Increased surf will lead to a high risk of rip currents,\u201d the NWS said. \u201cTake the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nRoad closures<\/p>\n

Updates on road closures can be found on CalTrans\u2019 website<\/a> or mobile app or by calling 800-427-7623.<\/p>\n

Emergency alerts in Southern California<\/p>\n

For \u201cconsiderable or catastrophic\u201d hazards, emergency alerts will be sent to all enabled mobile phones in the area. To monitor lesser risk, residents are advised to sign up for county alert systems and to monitor agencies\u2019 social media. How to sign up for alerts in your area:<\/p>\n

LA County<\/a><\/p>\n

Orange County<\/a><\/p>\n

Riverside County<\/a><\/p>\n

San Bernardino County<\/a><\/p>\n

Where to get sandbags<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in an area at risk of flooding, sandbags can be one line of defense. County fire departments typically offer a limited supply of free sandbags for residents of their nearby communities. You should bring your own shovel to fill your bags, and be prepared to show proof of residency.<\/p>\n

Sand and sandbags can also be purchased at many home improvement and hardware stores.<\/p>\n

Here are links of locations that might have sandbags in your area:<\/p>\n

Los Angeles County https:\/\/dpw. Lacounty. Gov\/dsg\/sandbags\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Orange County https:\/\/ocfa. Org\/AboutUs\/Departments\/OperationsDirectory\/Sandbags. Aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

San Bernardino County https:\/\/sbcfire. Org\/sandbags\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Riverside County https:\/\/rvcfire. Org\/resources\/fire-stations<\/a><\/p>\n

How to fill a sandbag<\/p>\n

Not sure how to fill your sandbags? Watch the how-to video, provided by the City of Seal Beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Your guide to weather alerts: advisories, watches, and warnings <\/p>\n

Flash flood warning: Take action. <\/p>\n

A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring. If you are in a flood-prone area, move immediately to high ground. A flash flood is a sudden violent flood that can take from minutes to hours to develop. It is even possible to experience a flash flood in areas not immediately receiving rain.<\/p>\n

Flood warning: Take action. <\/p>\n

A flood warning is declared when flooding is on the verge of happening or is already underway.<\/p>\n

Flood advisory: Be aware. <\/p>\n

A flood advisory is issued when flooding is not expected to be bad enough to issue a warning. However, it may cause significant inconvenience, and if caution is not exercised, it could lead to situations that may threaten life and\/or property.<\/p>\n

Flood watch: Be prepared. <\/p>\n

A flood watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible.<\/p>\n

Weathering the storm: Flood safety guidelines from the NWS <\/p>\n

Floods can pose a significant threat, especially if you live in a flood-prone area or find yourself camping in a low-lying region. To ensure your safety, the NWS offers essential flood safety guidelines:<\/p>\n

Move to higher ground:<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in a flood-prone area, or if you\u2019re camping in a low-lying spot, move to higher ground as a first step.<\/p>\n

Adhere to evacuation orders:<\/p>\n

When local authorities issue an evacuation order, promptly comply. Before leaving, secure your home by locking it.<\/p>\n

Disconnect utilities and appliances:<\/p>\n

If time permits, disconnect your utilities and appliances. This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.<\/p>\n

Avoid basements and submerged areas:<\/p>\n

Avoid basements or rooms submerged in water with electrical outlets or cords. Preventing electrical accidents is crucial.<\/p>\n

Evacuate promptly for safety:<\/p>\n

If you notice sparks or hear buzzing, crackling, snapping, or popping sounds, evacuate without delay. Do not enter water that may carry an electrical charge.<\/p>\n

Stay away from floodwaters:<\/p>\n

Never attempt to walk through floodwaters, even if they appear shallow. Just 6 inches of fast-moving water can forcefully sweep you off your feet.<\/p>\n

Seek higher ground when trapped:<\/p>\n

Should you become trapped by moving water, reach the highest point possible and dial 911 to contact emergency services.<\/p>\n

During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas. Never drive through water on the road, even if it does not appear to be deep. It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away most cars, according to the NWS. Prioritize your safety by staying informed and prepared.<\/p>\n

For more local weather alerts, visit our Weather Advisory page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Orange County Coast and San Diego County Coastal Areas are the focus of a coastal flood warning released…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":490904,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[163,165,164,334],"class_list":["post-490903","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-anaheim","tag-anaheim","tag-anaheim-headlines","tag-anaheim-news","tag-weather-advisory"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/490903","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=490903"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/490903\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/490904"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=490903"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=490903"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=490903"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}