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Photos show record-breaking tides flooding homes, roads in California

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Baldwin, S. L., & Evans, C. (2026, October 28). Photos show record-breaking tides flooding homes, roads in California. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/photos-high-tides-flooding-homes-roads-southern-california/

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CBS News · collected 2026-10-28 · by Sarah Lynch Baldwin, Carter Evans

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Photos reveal severe flooding caused by record-breaking king tides along Southern California's coast on Tuesday, surpassing the previous day’s mark of 8 feet at the Los Angeles Harbor. The highest tide measured was 8 feet, 2 inches, inundating homes and major roads like Pacific Coast Highway. Linda Holle from a Newport Beach marine fueling station reported unprecedented flooding in her office area due to water surging through storm drains. Climate experts warn that king tides coinciding with winter storms next month could lead to even more severe issues.
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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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Sarah Lynch Baldwin
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CBS News ORG · 1× Linda Holle PERSON · 1× Newport Beach GPE · 1×

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The so-called king tide — the highest tides of the year caused by the full moon — reached 8 feet, 2 inches Tuesday in the Los Angeles Harbor, breaking a record set just the day before.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-28
🔮 Experts say king tides during full moons in November and December could be even worse.
2026-10-28 · CBS News
Photos show record-breaking tides flooding homes, roads in California · mixed framing

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Photos show extensive flooding in some parts of Southern California amid that have swamped homes and highways. asserted
that → show → homes
The so-called king tide — the highest tides of the year caused by the full moon — reached 8 feet, 2 inches Tuesday in the Los Angeles Harbor, breaking a record set just the day before. asserted
tide → call → record
The Pacific Coast Highway was inundated, and people in the area said water was coming up through the storm drains. asserted
water → inundate → drains
Linda Holle, who works at a marine fueling station in Newport Beach, told CBS News her office was flooded, and that she had never seen flooding like this before. asserted
she → work → this
Experts say king tides during full moons in November and December could be even worse. uncertain
tides → say → November
If the king tide next month coincides with a winter storm and pounding surf, it could cause significant problems. uncertain
it → coincide → problems
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