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Flooding In Orange County, California, Oct 9, 2026 · Confirmed
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Status
Confirmed by an official source
Independent sources
1
First seen
Oct 9, 12:56 PM PDT
updated Oct 9, 12:56 PM PDT
Topic
Local News
Sources · Copies Of One Story Count Once
Orange County Beach Cities Flood Ahead of Weekend Storms · Voice of OCOct 9, 12:56 PM PDT
How It Unfolded
Official Confirmation
A river gauge in the county read higher than usual for the month. · Oct 9, 7:45 PM PDT
Coastal Flood Warning
“Coastal Flood Warning issued October 9 at 8:27PM PDT until October 11 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA”
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning through Sunday afternoon, significant coastal flooding and erosion possible. For the Beach Hazards Statement from Sunday morning until Sunday evening, surf of 5 to 7 feet with local sets up to 9 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory from Sunday afternoon until Tuesday afternoon, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 3 PM PDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM Sunday to 2 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads and walking paths may be closed due to high water. Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may flood. Shoreline erosion will occur during high tides in the mornings. Increased surf will lead to a high risk of rip currents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest impacts on Sunday morning from Tropical Storm Rachel with a combination of increased swell, onshore winds, and high tides locally over 7 feet.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Avoid beaches during high tides. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. Stay off of sea walls and jetties.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 9, 8:27 PM PDT
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Orange County and its neighbours, as they are right now. The event is placed on the county; it is not drawn as a point.
How We Decided
Oct 9, 9:04 PM PDTPublished: One source reported it, and an official source confirms it.