Coastal Flood — Orange County Coastal, California

2023-05-17 · Orange County Coastal, California

Event narrative

Local broadcast media observed and reported coastal flooding near Seal Beach Pier up to 18 inches deep from high tide and high surf. At least one car was swamped. No confirmed damage to homes or businesses.

Wider weather episode

A combination of high astronomical tides and high surf led to instances of coastal flooding near Seal Beach on the evening of May 17th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1099946. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.