Los Angeles Times • 2026-10-30

O.C. coast is losing battle against El Niño flooding, and it's about to get worse

The flooding this week has hit several Orange County coastal towns, but experts say it is likely just a preview of more intense problems to come this winter as a major El Niño is expected to bring heavy rain, high surf and flooding.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-10-27

El Niño flooding grips Newport Beach in a vise. 'Mother Nature comes to collect some tax'

A mix of astronomical and tidal events are converging with unusually warm waters off Southern California's coast to push the tides higher than ever before, sending surges of water into beach cities like Newport Beach and Redondo Beach.

The Guardian • 2026-10-29

Record-breaking high tides spark chaos – and kayak commutes – across California

Seawater surges into low-lying communities from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area, submerging streets, homes and businesses