Urgent disaster warning as king tides set to unleash dangerous Newport Beach flooding

Newport Beach residents have been urged to protect themselves from dangerous high tides this weekend that are expected to flood streets and homes in the area.Newport Beach issued an advisory Friday to prepare for the so-called “king tides” from Saturday through Tuesday.Beachgoers should expect to see strong tides and waves in the 6- to 8-foot range.The tides will reach heights of around 7 feet this weekend.Flooding has already impacted Newport Beach, toppling a lifeguard tower and enveloping a construction vehicle that was abandoned on the beach.

Another lifeguard tower was seen surrounded by water while tied to the flood walls.Officials have advised which areas will be impacted and what residents should do.“Areas most susceptible to flooding include Newport Island, Balboa Island, Finley Tract, Lido Village, Balboa Village, LaFayette Avenue, the Peninsula and portions of the Marcus River and Lake Avenue area,” according to a dispatch from the Newport Beach City Manager’s Office.“Residents with properties adjacent to Newport Harbor should take precautions, including installing seawall plugs and placing sandbags in vulnerable areas,” the dispatch added.Newport Beach officials are preparing for the rising tides with pumps and sandbags, among other precautions.“Our crews are prepared and will be working throughout the weekend to monitor conditions and respond to localized flooding caused by the king tides,” Mark Vukojevic, utilities director for the city, told the Orange County Register.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story “We have deployed pumps in historically affected areas and taken proactive measures to help protect neighborhoods and keep roadways accessible, including installing gap boards on Balboa Island and placing sandbags ...