Newport Beach closes all beaches as Tropical Storm Rachel sparks flood emergency
Tropical Storm Rachel caused severe coastal flooding in Newport Beach, California, with damaging waves and high tides flooding streets on the Balboa Peninsula on Friday. In response, the city declared a local emergency and closed all beaches and pier areas indefinitely.
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2 developments- Oct 9High surf floods Newport Beach as Tropical Storm Rachel-driven waves pound coast
- Oct 10Newport Beach closes its beaches and piers after Tropical Storm Rachel fuels high tide, floods streets
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1 viewpointTropical Storm Rachel's surf drives out Long Beach residents, shuts Newport Beach beaches
Newport Beach, other coastal spots hit by flooding: 'We're preparing for more damage'
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5 viewpointsNewport Beach closes its beaches and piers after Tropical Storm Rachel fuels high tide, floods streets
All beaches, piers in Newport Beach closed until further notice due to flooding
Newport Beach piers, beaches closed indefinitely amid high surf and flooding
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1 viewpointNewport Beach hit with serious flooding as cops issue urgent warning to drivers