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NewsLos Angeles Times – CaliforniaOctober 25, 2026Los Angeles County

National Weather Service warns Los Angeles of potential rainy Halloween weekend and high coastal tides

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Forecasters warn that a storm system could bring Los Angeles its first rainy Halloween since 2014, with a 90% chance of rain between Friday and November 2. Simultaneously, a coastal flood warning is in effect from Sunday through Thursday due to historically high tides reaching 7.5 to 8 feet above baseline.

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Why It Matters

Coastal residents and holiday participants face potential property inundation, road closures, and disruptions to Halloween activities from combined heavy rainfall and extreme tidal surges.

Key Facts

  • Forecasters warn of a 90% chance of rain in Los Angeles between Friday and November 2, potentially creating the first rainy Halloween since 2014.
  • A coastal flood warning is in effect from Sunday through Thursday for parts of the Southern California coastline due to historically high tides.
  • Water levels in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties could reach 7.5 to 8 feet or higher above baseline.
  • Highest tides are projected for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings.
  • The coastal flood warning cautions that numerous roads may be closed and low-lying property, homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure will be inundated.
  • The last rainy Halloween in downtown Los Angeles occurred in 2014 with a quarter inch of precipitation.
  • Previous rainy Halloweens occurred in 2003 with half an inch of rain and 1987 with 1.39 inches.

Who's Mentioned

locationSouthern California“Region affected by benign weather and high tides”PersonRong-Gong Lin II“Times staff writer who contributed to the report”PersonRich Thompson“National Weather Service meteorologist in Oxnard”OrganizationNational Weather Service“Issued forecasts and coastal flood warnings”locationOrange County“County experiencing structural damage to homes and piers”locationOxnard“Location of the National Weather Service office”locationLong Beach Peninsula“Area affected by high waters and strong waves”locationSan Diego“County experiencing significant effects from high tides”locationLos Angeles“Area facing potential rainy Halloween”