{"id":492097,"date":"2026-10-11T01:16:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T01:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/492097\/"},"modified":"2026-10-11T01:16:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T01:16:12","slug":"tropical-storm-rachel-batters-long-beach-as-homes-deemed-unsafe-and-evacuations-ordered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/492097\/","title":{"rendered":"Tropical Storm Rachel batters Long Beach as homes deemed unsafe and evacuations ordered"},"content":{"rendered":"

Long Beach is scrambling to strengthen its vulnerable shoreline<\/a> ahead of the storm\u2019s expected worst impacts Sunday morning, with eight structures red-tagged as unsafe and another yellow-tagged, according to city officials.<\/p>\n

The damage has been concentrated along the Alamitos Peninsula, where powerful waves battered homes<\/a>, damaged a boardwalk and washed away sand berms built after previous flooding.<\/p>\n

The city has deployed heavy-duty sandbags<\/a> to support a failing bulkhead as officials warn that conditions could get worse.<\/p>\n

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Long Beach is scrambling to strengthen its vulnerable shoreline ahead of the storm\u2019s expected worst impacts Sunday morning, with eight structures red-tagged as unsafe and another yellow-tagged, according to city officials. AP Photo\/William Liang<\/p>\n

Waves damage a home in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. AP Photo\/William Liang<\/p>\n

Waves crash into homes in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. AP Photo\/William Liang<\/p>\n

A city worker walks away from a boardwalk as waves generated by Tropical Storm Rachel crash over it in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. REUTERS<\/p>\n

\u201cThese kinds of impacts are not normal. They\u2019re unprecedented for our community, and while our crews have been working hard day and night. Hundreds of employees and volunteers responding and mitigating impacts. These continued threats have brought significant damage right to our shoreline\u2019s front door,\u201d Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson said.<\/p>\n

Tropical Storm Rachel and El Nino fueled Kelvin waves pound the boardwalk in Long Beach, California, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. REUTERS<\/p>\n

Waves generated by Tropical Storm Rachel crash over a boardwalk in Long Beach, California, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. REUTERS<\/p>\n

Waves hit a walkway in front of homes in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, as Tropical Storm Rachel approaches. AP Photo\/William Liang<\/p>\n

The National Weather Service warned Saturday that the threat of coastal flooding<\/a> would persist through Sunday, particularly during the morning high tide, when water levels could reach around 8 feet.<\/p>\n

\u201cDamaging sea-water coastal flooding is likely through Sunday, especially near the Sunday morning high tide where anticipated tide levels are expected to be around 8 feet,\u201d the agency warned.<\/p>\n

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A Long Beach Fire Department officer watches as waves pound the boardwalk in Long Beach, California, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. REUTERS<\/p>\n

Waves crash into homes in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. AP Photo\/William Liang<\/p>\n

\u201cThe most likely areas for damaging coastal flooding on Sunday morning will be vulnerable south-facing beaches,\u201d forecasters added, highlighting Long Beach and Malibu<\/a> as areas of particular concern.<\/p>\n

The warning follows a fresh round of flooding that struck Long Beach<\/a> and Newport Beach, with officials racing to prepare for more pounding surf along Southern California\u2019s coast.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is not normal that we see this type of activity,\u201d Richardson said. \u201cJust in this season, this marks the third hurricane in just six weeks. We saw Hurricane Marie over Labor Day, which was followed soon by Hurricane Polo, and now Rachel is bringing with it more high tides, more surf, erosion that continues to cause damage to properties and damage along our coastline.\u201d<\/p>\n

Waves damage a home in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. AP Photo\/William Liang<\/p>\n

The city has distributed 7,600 sandbags to residents preparing for Rachel, bringing the total handed out during three recent storms to roughly 15,000. Jon Putman for CA Post<\/p>\n

A view shows scenes from the Long Beach Peninsula on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Jon Putman for CA Post<\/p>\n

An evacuation order has been issued for the 6400 and 6500 blocks of Seaside Walk, where homes have already taken a beating. Richardson said officials would continue assessing whether the evacuation zone needs to expand.<\/p>\n

The city has distributed 7,600 sandbags to residents preparing for Rachel, bringing the total handed out during three recent storms to roughly 15,000.<\/p>\n

Waves crash into homes in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. AP Photo\/William Liang<\/p>\n

Officials have also restricted vehicle access to the Peninsula to residents, urging everyone else to stay away so crews can work.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve closed off vehicular access to the Peninsula for residents only,\u201d Richardson said. \u201cWe\u2019re encouraging everyone else to avoid the Peninsula all weekend, so that our city crews can have access and best perform this critical work.\u201d<\/p>\n

A worker clears debris in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. AP Photo\/William Liang<\/p>\n

Residents check on their homes in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. AP Photo\/William Liang<\/p>\n

A kayaker watches waves hit a walkway in front of homes as Tropical Storm Rachel approaches in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. AP Photo\/William Liang<\/p>\n

The weather service has issued a coastal flood warning for Los Angeles County beaches through 3 p.m. Sunday, along with a high surf advisory calling for 4- to 7-foot waves, dangerous rip currents and significant beach erosion.<\/p>\n

Rain is expected to spread across Los Angeles and Orange counties<\/a> Saturday night into Sunday, with showers potentially continuing into Tuesday. Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are possible in foothills and mountains.<\/p>\n

Residents and visitors were urged to avoid beaches, coastal walkways and vulnerable roads, and never drive around barricades or through floodwaters of unknown depth.<\/p>\n

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