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Aerial video shows California flooding amid ‘record-breaking tides’ – video

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Guardian Staff. (2026, October 27). Aerial video shows California flooding amid ‘record-breaking tides’ – video. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2026/oct/27/aerial-video-shows-california-flooding-amid-record-breaking-tides-video

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The Guardian · collected 2026-10-27 · by Guardian Staff

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Aerial footage captures extensive flooding in coastal areas of California due to unusually high tide levels described as "record-breaking." The situation began on Monday and is expected to last several days, causing significant concerns for local communities.
Written by AI on 2026-10-29, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of October 28, 2026, record-breaking high tides have caused significant flooding across coastal communities in California. The highest tides ever recorded hit South Florida and California coasts, sending seawater into nearby towns and flooding homes on both coasts. In Southern California, the king tide reached 8 feet, 2 inches in the Los Angeles Harbor, breaking a record set just the day before, causing extensive damage to infrastructure such as roads and storm drains.

The tides have also affected major cities like San Diego, San Francisco, and Newport Beach. Water surged through berms, seawalls, and sandbag blockades, leading to water rescues of drivers trapped in floating cars and residents dealing with flooded homes. In Marin County, north of San Francisco, kayakers were seen navigating through normally busy streets that had turned into temporary lagoons.

Experts predict even worse conditions during full moons in November and December if coupled with winter storms, potentially causing significant problems for coastal communities.

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📰 Record-Breaking High Tides In California
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“While both articles discuss high tides affecting coastal California communities around the same time period, Article A describes the situation during a weekend with unusually high tides, while Article B reports on aerial video showing flooding and potentially record-breaking tides starting on Monday.”
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“While both articles describe flooding due to high tides in California, Article A focuses on aerial video coverage of coastal communities preparing for days of flooding starting from Monday, whereas Article B mentions specific impacts like closed roadways and flooded neighborhoods occurring on the same day it was published.”
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“Article A describes a flood advisory issued before the incident with specifics about dates and expected tide heights. Article B shows aerial footage of flooding already occurring, implying it is reporting on an actual occurrence rather than just the advisory.”
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“While both articles discuss flooding and high tides affecting the West Coast, Article B mentions additional details about storms causing heavy flooding in Arizona, indicating it covers a broader timeframe or different geographical focus.”
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Coastal communities across California were preparing for days of flooding amid potentially 'record-breaking tides' this week, as water levels began rising on Monday.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-29
2026-10-29 · The Guardian
Aerial video shows California flooding amid ‘record-breaking tides’ – video · assertive framing

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Aerial video shows California flooding amid ‘record-breaking tides’ – video asserted
video → show → tides
Coastal communities across California were preparing for days of flooding amid potentially 'record-breaking tides' this week, as water levels began rising on Monday. asserted
levels → prepare → Monday
Coastal communities across California were preparing for days of flooding amid potentially 'record-breaking tides' this week, as water levels began rising on Monday. asserted
levels → prepare → Monday
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