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Storm Surge/Tide in Orange County Coastal Plain, California

Storm Surge/Tide January 8, 2005 – January 9, 2005 · Orange County Coastal Plain, California

$10K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

Large waves in conjunction with high tides in excess of 7 feet caused areas of coastal flooding. PCH had to be closed in Sunset Beach because of flooding. The boardwalk in Seal Beach was flooded as well. The storm sent waves up to 8 feet high crashing into homes from San Clemente to La Jolla. Severe beach erosion was also reported in many areas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5438133. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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