Flooding possible on Los Angeles area coast: NWS

Coastal flooding, like that shown in this undated image of Zuma Beach walkways and a parking lot on the Malibu coast, is possible for the next few days. (National Weather Service)

by: Cameron Kiszla

Posted: May 17, 2023 / 11:10 AM PDT

Updated: May 17, 2023 / 11:10 AM PDT

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Some areas of the Southern California coast could see flooding Wednesday and Thursday.

South-facing beaches in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, including at least some of the Channel Islands, “are likely to see minor coastal flooding” during and near high tides through Thursday, the National Weather Service said.

Because the flooding, which began Tuesday evening, occurs at high tide, Southern California residents should be extra careful near 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, 9:40 a.m. Thursday and 9 p.m. Thursday.

During those hours, “beach erosion along with water over walkways & parking lots could occur,” the NWS said.

“Stay off rock walls & jetties,” the agency added.