NewsWSVN 7 MiamiSeptember 10, 2026Miami-Dade County
Hurricane Marie high surf floods Southern California beach communities and damages infrastructure
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Hurricane Marie triggered powerful waves and high tides that flooded Southern California coastal neighborhoods, buried cars in sand, and eroded beaches over multiple days. Lifeguards in Newport Beach reported issuing 7,200 warnings and executing 190 ocean rescues over the Labor Day weekend. Local officials and residents worked to clear debris, place sandbags, and assess property damage while crews closed affected areas like the Aliso Beach parking lot.
Read the full story at WSVN 7 MiamiWhy It Matters
Residents in coastal Southern California experienced property damage, flooded garages, and road erosion affecting daily access and infrastructure such as the Pacific Coast Highway.
Key Facts
- Hurricane Marie generated high surf and powerful waves that pushed water and sand into Southern California beach communities.
- Long Beach city staff reported that 12 garages were inundated with water and two homes sustained interior flooding.
- High surf washed away about 30 feet of sand along Malibu's coastline.
- Newport Beach lifeguards issued 7,200 warnings and rescued 190 people from the ocean over the Labor Day weekend.
- Waves at Aliso Beach moved tons of sand into the parking lot, leading to its closure while crews cleared the area.
- Storm surges in Laguna Beach damaged a family's patio and yard, prompting inspectors to yellow-tag part of the property.
- Aerial footage showed waves exposing the underbelly of the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu in an area previously affected by the Palisades Fire.
Who's Mentioned
PersonKamila Svorobic“Local resident helping neighbors after cars were buried by sand.”PersonHeidi Buehler“Long Beach resident describing property flooding.”locationMalibu“Coastal area experiencing severe beach erosion and threats to the Pacific Coast ”otherHurricane Marie“Tropical storm generating powerful waves and high tides affecting Southern Calif”PersonAdam Yacenda“Newport Beach Battalion Chief reporting on rescue statistics.”PersonHeather Giles“Laguna Beach resident whose property was yellow-tagged due to storm surge damage”locationBalboa Peninsula“Location in Orange County where hundreds gathered to watch surfers.”locationNewport Beach“Location of red flag surf conditions and lifeguard operations.”locationLaguna Beach“Location where storm surges damaged a family's patio and yard.”PersonHans Laetz“Veteran journalist commenting on coastal erosion in Malibu.”otherPalisades Fire“Prior wildfire that destroyed buildings protecting the Pacific Coast Highway.”locationLong Beach“Coastal city experiencing street flooding and property inundation.”PersonAbe Roy“Developer and member of Malibu’s rebuilding commission commenting on the Pacific”locationAliso Beach“Beach location where waves forced a parking lot closure.”