Flood in Orange County Coastal Plain, California

A combination of El Nino conditions in the Eastern Pacific, a large northwest swell from a storm in the Gulf of Alaska, Hurricane Nora, and high tides, sent 5 to 8 foot waves past the shore, flooding a 14 block stretch of Seal Beach. Most houses escaped major flooding, as water rose to porches and front doors, but stopped at sandbags placed just inside. Quick response by city crews helped keep damage to a minimum. Minor damage was confined to three homes, and a few garages were flooded.