West Coast flooding and a record on repeat

Days of unusually high tides have turned parts of the California coast into a soggy obstacle course, with streets submerged, shops taking on water and residents grabbing buckets. Forecasters say the pattern is not finished yet, and some of the numbers being recorded are the highest ever measured. How bad...

Southern California’s coastal flooding is a problem now. Expert warns it could get worse

From San Diego to Los Angeles, coastal communities are getting inundated as high tides have sent ocean water cascading over berms and boardwalks, flooding roads, homes and businesses. Newport Beach’s Balboa Peninsula and the International Boardwalk in Redondo Beach were among the areas that saw flooding on Tuesday, and more flooding is expected in the […]

Camp Pendleton Fire Contained in 4 Days as California Sees Milder Fire Season

As Northern California wraps up its peak wildfire season, which typically runs from June or July through late October or November, there's a growing sense of relief that this year's fires weren't as bad as last year's. Most recently, the Henderson Fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside,...

Oceanside declares emergency ahead of storm season

OCEANSIDE — As the threat of a “Super El Niño” looms over Southern California, Oceanside has joined a growing number of cities, counties and the state in declaring an emergency to address impending storm conditions before they cause more damage. Over the summer, the National Oceanic...

Prepare Now for Halloween Rain in San Diego County

A rainy Halloween weekend could be on the way for San Diego County. The National Weather Service forecasts a slight chance of light rain along the coast Thursday night through Friday. A stronger storm could bring more widespread rain late Saturday into Sunday morning. While this weekend’s rain is expected...

Coronado Declares “State Of Emergency” In Preparation For Winter Storm Impacts

The October 20 Coronado City Council meeting began with two proclamations, celebrating October 20 as Gratitude for the 92118 Event Day in recognition of the event’s tenth anniversary, and October 23, 2026, as United Through Reading Day in honor of the program’s decades of work to keep military families connected and promote literacy.

SoCal coast braces for more flooding as El Niño's high tides break records

Southern California coastal communities are bracing for more flooding Thursday and Friday as El Niño conditions keep water levels very high. Unusually high tides that have brought flooding to low-lying areas in Southern California including Newport Beach and Long Beach may linger longer than initially predicted. The National Weather...

West Coast faces days of record-breaking tidal flooding, sending streets and businesses underwater

More than 500 miles of California’s heavily populated coastline will continue to face record tidal flooding through Friday, with water levels rising more than 2 feet above normally dry ground.

San Diego's Friday October 30th Forecast: Light rain today, heavier storm coming Saturday!

We're waking up to cloudy skies and a few light showers across parts of the county. We could see a few more scattered showers throughout the day, but rainfall should stay pretty light, with most areas picking up very little. Skies may even start to clear a bit this afternoon.

In 1915, A Self-Proclaimed 'Rainmaker' Tried To Help His City. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next

Many people throughout history have claimed to be able to bring rainfall, but very few of them have had such dramatic results from their work.

Floods in San Diego coastal neighborhoods continue with surge of high tides

Flooding hit some low-lying beachfront communities along the San Diego County coastline this week as potentially record-breaking high tides rolled in. A coastal flood warning took effect Monday along the entire San Diego County coast as unusually high tides were expected to exceed 8 feet, potentially breaking records, meteorologists said. The warning remains in effect through Thursday afternoon.

Mission Bay sand berm holds high tides at bay after flooding

Up to 3 Inches of Rain and Sierra Snow Could Hit Los Angeles, San Diego, and Sacramento as Halloween Weekend Storm Spreads Across the Southwest

LOS ANGELES — Another potentially impactful Pacific storm is taking shape for California and the Southwest late this week into Halloween weekend. Confidence is growing that a developing low-pressure system will bring cooler temperatures, more moisture, and unsettled weather. Southern California has a high chance of widespread rain sometime from Friday through Monday, with Saturday and Sunday currently favored. The storm could also bring heavy mountain snow to the Sierra Nevada.

San Diego resident stays prepared after 2024 floods damaged her home

San Diego's Monica Hill keeps sandbags and emergency kits ready after 2024 floods damaged her Rolando Park home ahead of another wet winter.

Atmospheric River Potential Brings Heavy Rain and Thunderstorm Threats to Los Angeles, San Diego, and Southern California as Powerful Pacific Jet Stream Aims Inland

LOS ANGELES — A powerful Pacific storm setup could bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to Southern California and parts of the West from Halloween through early November. Forecast models show a strong jet stream curving around an offshore low and aiming right at the coast. That setup could open the door for an atmospheric river. The period to watch runs from October 31 through November 5.

High tides flood Mission Beach neighborhoods

Extreme tides flood Mission Bay despite city sand berms

Extreme high tides fueled by the incoming El Nino caused significant flooding in Mission Bay despite the presence of sand berms.