NewsFox LA (KTTV / Fox 11)October 27, 2026Los Angeles County
High tides trigger coastal flooding and partial road closures in Huntington Beach and Sunset Beach
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Unusually high ocean tides have inundated streets and threatened waterfront areas across Huntington Beach and Newport Beach, prompting partial road closures along the Pacific Coast Highway. City crews have deployed pumps to clear residential roadways, while officials warn motorists to expect further closures during peak tide cycles.
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Residents and drivers face transportation delays, potential property risks along low-lying waterfront channels, and mandatory or expected travel restrictions along major regional corridors.
Key Facts
- Unusually high tides have caused flooding across coastal communities in Orange County, including Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Huntington Harbour, and Sunset Beach.
- Partial road closures are in effect along the Pacific Coast Highway between Warner Avenue and Anderson Street in the Sunset Beach area.
- City crews are actively working to pump water off residential streets, including Bayview Drive.
- Huntington Harbour is particularly vulnerable due to homes and walkways sitting directly along ocean-connected channels.
- Officials have warned motorists to expect full closures along the Pacific Coast Highway during periods of high tide.
- A planned closure window was previously announced by the city from 8 a.m. until noon on Tuesday.
- AAA has issued warnings advising motorists to avoid driving through standing or flooded water.
Who's Mentioned
locationNewport Beach“Flooding threatened homes and businesses in Newport Beach.”locationHuntington Beach“Flooding inundated streets in Huntington Beach.”locationSouthern California“High tides move through Southern California.”locationSunset Beach“Sunset Beach is among the coastal communities dealing with flooding.”locationPacific Coast Highway“Partial closures were in effect along Pacific Coast Highway.”locationOrange County“Coastal communities across Orange County are bracing for high tides.”locationHuntington Harbour“Huntington Harbour is dealing with flooding caused by unusually high tides.”locationAnderson Street“Closures occurred between Warner Avenue and Anderson Street.”locationWarner Avenue“Closures occurred between Warner Avenue and Anderson Street.”locationBayview Drive“Flooding has been reported along Bayview Drive.”OrganizationAAA“AAA warns motorists never to attempt to drive through flooded roadways.”