✉news EnvironmentOceans first seen 23 h ago, last 16 h ago, peak #18
Ocean tidal flooding hits Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach
Original: Newport Beach experiences ocean tidal flooding at the 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.
Why now: Coastal flooding footage and reports tend to draw attention as a visible sign of climate change and rising sea levels
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