Official alert: Coastal Flood Warning for San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal.

Expires: Oct 26, 2026 at 09:30 PM UTC.

  • WHAT...Significant coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PDT Thursday during high tides in the late
mornings.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur in the late
mornings.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal residents and managers of
infrastructure in the warned area should prepare for rising
water and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
High tides each day will occur in the late morning. Observed
high tides are 1.5 to 1.7 feet above astronomical tide
predictions.

NWS instructions: Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

This is a direct summary of an active National Weather Service alert. Follow the official source for updates and current instructions.