King tide flooding emergency in Sunset Beach and Huntington Harbor
Huntington Beach
Summary
Record 8.2-foot tides flooded 114 homes; even higher tides (8.5-8.9 ft) are forecast for November 24-25 and December. The emergency resolution keeps closures, evacuations, and property-owner protections in effect, and unlocks state/federal reimbursement — but the Cal OES application must be filed within 10 days.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1 million moved from the rainy day fund into a flood supply fund, plus waived permit fees; the city expects up to 75% reimbursement from Cal OES.
Flood-affected residents of Sunset Beach, Huntington Harbor, and the PCH corridor, especially seniors and disabled residents who get sandbag and permit help.
Owners of unprotected or non-compliant properties could face citations or misdemeanors if they refuse or undo protective measures.
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