NewsMyNewsLAOctober 25, 2026Los Angeles County
National Weather Service Issues Coastal Flood Advisory for Los Angeles and Orange County Beaches
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A coastal flood advisory took effect Sunday morning for Los Angeles and Orange County beaches, with forecasters warning of possible record high tides up to 8 feet through Thursday. The conditions are expected to cause road closures, inundate low-lying property, and prompt a five-day suspension of Metrolink service on the Orange County Line starting Monday.
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Residents in coastal communities face potential road closures, property inundation of homes and businesses, and transit disruptions, while upcoming weekend storms threaten Halloween activities with a high chance of rain.
Key Facts
- A coastal flood advisory is in effect from 5 a.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Thursday for Los Angeles and Orange County beaches.
- Expected high tides between 7.5 and 8 feet could challenge the record high of 7.93 feet set in San Pedro in January 2005.
- Metrolink will suspend service on its Orange County Line between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside for five days starting Monday.
- The National Weather Service warns that numerous roads may be closed and low-lying property including homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure will be inundated.
- Los Angeles County is expected to experience minor coastal flooding, including shallow flooding of harbor walkways, beach parking lots, and bike paths.
- Some Orange County beaches expect significant coastal flooding and shoreline erosion.
- Areas of Long Beach, Malibu, and Newport Beach have previously seen substantial damage from high surf in recent weeks.
- Warmer weather with highs in the mid- to upper 70s early in the week will give way to a cooler pattern and a significant storm system late next week.
- There is a 90% chance of rain in the Oct. 30-Nov. 2 time frame, which may impact Halloween activities.
Who's Mentioned
locationNewport Beach“Area that has seen recent damage from high surf”OrganizationAmtrak“Previously affected rail service provider”locationLaguna Niguel/Mission Viejo“Northern terminus of the suspended Metrolink service section”OrganizationMetrolink“Suspended service on its Orange County Line due to high tides”locationSan Clemente“Location where previous high tides overtopped tracks and caused erosion”locationOceanside“Southern terminus of the suspended Metrolink service section”OrganizationNational Weather Service“Issued the coastal flood advisory and weather forecasts”locationOrange County“Coastal area affected by the flood advisory”locationWest Coast“Region where low pressure is forming”locationSan Pedro“Location where the previous 7.93-foot tide record was set in 2005”locationMalibu“Area that has seen recent damage from high surf”locationLos Angeles“Coastal area affected by the flood advisory”locationCalifornia“State where a significant storm is expected to impact the local area”locationLong Beach“Area that has seen recent damage from high surf”