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Flood alert for LA, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo ahead of king tides

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Banchariya, S. (2026, October 25). Flood alert for LA, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo ahead of king tides. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/25/us-news/urgent-flood-alert-issued-across-california-as-monster-king-tides-sweep-in/

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The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood advisory for Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties starting Sunday morning until Thursday afternoon due to high king tides reaching up to eight feet. High confidence exists in expected rainfall affecting Halloween weekend activities in the region, though specific amounts remain uncertain. Newport Beach has activated its emergency operations center to manage flood prevention and response efforts during this period.

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As of October 25, 2026, coastal areas in California, including Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties, are under a coastal flood advisory due to "very high" king tides. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts that morning high tides will reach up to 8 feet each day from Sunday through Thursday, which is 1.0 to 1.5 feet above astronomical projections. This could lead to minor to moderate flooding in low-lying coastal areas such as beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways, along with significant beach erosion. Additionally, a coastal flood warning has been issued for San Diego and Orange County, where officials expect tides to reach at least 6 feet starting Monday, potentially climbing above 8 feet in Newport Beach. The high tides are exacerbated by ongoing El Niño conditions over the Pacific Ocean, leading to unusually strong tidal surges and flooding concerns across multiple West Coast communities.

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Coastal areas in California are bracing for possible flooding due to “very high” king tides. asserted

areas → brace → tides

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a coastal flood advisory, starting 5 a.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Thursday for beaches in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. asserted

Service → issue → counties

High tides will likely reach up to eight feet each morning, which is 1.0 to 1.5 feet above astronomical projections, according to the forecasters. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now. Thanks for signing up! uncertain

which → reach → California

“Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. asserted

flooding → lie → lots

Moderate to significant beach erosion is likely,” the advisory read. asserted

advisory → read → ?

Coastal flood warning has also been issued for San Diego County and Orange County. asserted

warning → issue → County

“Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property. asserted

residents → warn → life

High tides each day will occur in the morning. asserted

day → occur → morning

Tides may be anywhere from 1 to 1.7 feet above astronomical tide predictions,” NWS San Diego said. uncertain

Diego → say → predictions

Southern California is also likely to have a “wet Halloween weekend,” the NWS said. asserted

NWS → have → weekend

However, confidence in timing of rainfall and totals remain very low… asserted

confidence → remain → rainfall

Residents should expect Halloween activities to be impacted by rainfall to some level,” the forecast read. asserted

forecast → expect → level

Coastal water levels are expected to crest at elevated heights from Oct. 26 to 28. asserted

levels → expect → 28

The high tides will begin on Oct. 26, with a predicted height of 6.5 feet and potentially reaching 8.3 feet. asserted

tides → begin → feet

The tides will peak on Oct. 27, hitting 6.7 feet with potential crests up to 8.5 feet. asserted

tides → peak → feet

Elevated conditions are expected to continue on Oct. 28, reaching a predicted 6.6 feet. asserted

conditions → expect → feet

Newport Beach has also activated its emergency operations center to coordinate flood prevention and response efforts. asserted

Beach → activate → efforts

Flood alert for LA, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo ahead of king tides

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