Balboa Peninsula

Tidal flooding from the ocean has affected the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, California, sending water onto streets in the low-lying coastal neighborhood. King tides and elevated sea levels routinely cause such flooding in the area, and local news coverage is drawing attention to the impact on residents and the broader risks coastal communities face from rising seas.

Newport Beach, California, has declared a local emergency after coastal flooding hit the Balboa Peninsula. The declaration allows the city to access resources and expedite response measures as water inundated streets and property along the low-lying shoreline area. Residents have been warned to avoid flooded zones as officials monitor tides and assess damage.