Summary
Long Beach faces long-term flood risk from sea level rise, and its storm drain system — some of it a century old — can't handle today's intense storms. Upgrading it could cost hundreds of millions of dollars, with a master plan update going out to bid this spring.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 7
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Upgrading the stormwater system is estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Residents in flood-prone areas like the Peninsula and the Seventh Street/Cedar Avenue corridor, especially low-income communities prioritized for floodproofing.
Beachfront residents and daily coastal commuters dealing with flooded roads and dangerous surf.
Mentions & discussions (9)
Record-breaking tides and coastal flooding are ‘a preview’ of what’s coming, scientists say
Horney Corner, Naples and the Peninsula all saw flooding from exceptionally high tides this week, and more are expected. The post Record-breaking tides and coastal flooding are ‘a preview’ of what’s coming, scientists say appeared first on Long Beach...
7+ Foot King Tides Expected To Batter Beleaguered Long Beach Coast
7+ Foot King Tides Expected To Batter Beleaguered Long Beach Coast Patch
Long Beach braces for possible record high tides this week; coastal flood advisory in effect through Thursday
Long Beach braces for possible record high tides this week; coastal flood advisory in effect through Thursday ABC7 Los Angeles
Exceptionally high tides could swamp Southern California coast, officials warn
Exceptionally high tides could swamp Southern California coast, officials warn KTLA
Long Beach continues to experience coastal flooding at the Alamitos Peninsula
Long Beach continues to experience coastal flooding at the Alamitos Peninsula CBS News
Marine Advisory Commission - Special Meeting - Oct 8, 2026
This year's El Niño is the strongest on record by ocean temperature readings, and king tides around Thanksgiving and Christmas could magnify storm damage along the coast. The city is shifting to proactive sandbag distribution with pre-filled bags at multiple locations, and urging residents to sign up for Alert Long Beach and build emergency kits.
Southern California coastal cities brace for flooding, dangerous surf
Southern California coastal cities brace for flooding, dangerous surf KTLA
Storms causing high surf and coastal flooding in Long Beach: ‘Really dangerous out here’
Storms causing high surf and coastal flooding in Long Beach: ‘Really dangerous out here’ KTLA
Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission - Feb 26, 2026
Long Beach faces long-term flood risk from sea level rise, and its storm drain system — some of it a century old — can't handle today's intense storms. Upgrading it could cost hundreds of millions of dollars, with a master plan update going out to bid this spring.
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