Flood in Orange County, California

Flood January 1, 2026 · Orange County, California

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Road closure on Southbound Hwy 1 from Warner Ave to Seapoint St due to flood control.

The wider storm

A low pressure system from the southwest tapped into anomalously moist tropical air as it pushed into Southern California on New Year's Day. This allowed for some heavy rainfall rates and flooding, especially near the San Diego Metro. There were several reports of flooding along the San Diego River. Showers continued off and on in the following days, but impacts were limited after New Year's Day.

Began near Huntington Beach (33.6846, -118.0378).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1311111. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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