ORANGE COUNTY COASTAL — * WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of parking lots and roads with only isolated road closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide Tuesday morning is expected to peak over 7 feet MLLW, which is 1.2 to 1.4 feet above astronomical tide predictions. Higher surf today could prolong coastal impacts.
Flooding in Orange County Coastal can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS