California, 2014Coastal Flood and High Surf in California, August 26 to 28, 2014
August 26 to 28, 2014 · NWS SGX · 4 events in 2 counties and zones
A large southerly swell around 10 feet, generated by Hurricane Marie, moved through the coastal waters from the 25th through the 28th. This swell resulted in very large surf and dangerous rip currents during this time.
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- Deaths
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Crop damage
- None recorded
- Events
- 4
Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
A large southerly swell around 10 feet, generated by Hurricane Marie, moved through the coastal waters from the 25th through the 28th. This swell resulted in very large surf and dangerous rip currents during this time. Coastal flooding due to the high surf was observed at Seal Beach on the 26th, and reached into some homes. The direction of the swell kept the vast majority of the surf and coastal flooding in Orange County, and largest surf on the 27th and 28th. Surf heights from 15 to 18 feet were reported near Newport Beach and northward to Huntington Beach. The Wedge at Newport Beach had sets of 25 to 30 feet. This high surf not seen since May 2011. South Laguna Beach reported major beach erosion.
High Surf, Orange County Coastal Areas
- When
- August 26, 9:00 PM PST to August 27, 8:00 PM PST
- Where
- Orange County Coastal Areas forecast zone
- Reported by
- Fire Department/Rescue
Huntington Beach lifeguards reported surf of 10 to 15 feet and large, powerful rip currents, along with 10 foot surf at nearby Seal Beach. Newport Beach lifeguards reported surf up to 18 feet, with higher surf to 25 feet at the Wedge. San Clemente lifeguards reported surf of 7 to 9 feet, while Laguna Beach lifeguards reported 10 feet.
Coastal Flood, Orange County Coastal Areas
- When
- August 26, 10:00 PM PST to August 27, 3:00 AM PST
- Where
- Orange County Coastal Areas forecast zone
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
Local TV media reported significant coastal flooding of Seal Beach, specifically along East Seal Way, where many homes experienced a few inches to 1 foot of water rushing into them after 12 to 14 foot waves cleared the 2 and a half foot protective sea wall.
High Surf, San Diego County Coastal Areas
- When
- August 28, 5:00 AM PST to 3:00 PM PST
- Where
- San Diego County Coastal Areas forecast zone
- Reported by
- Fire Department/Rescue
- Coordinates
- 33.028, -116.770 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Oceanside Beach lifeguards reported 6 to 10 foot surf and strong rip currents.
High Surf, Orange County Coastal Areas
- When
- August 28, 6:00 AM PST to 6:00 PM PST
- Where
- Orange County Coastal Areas forecast zone
- Reported by
- Fire Department/Rescue
Newport Beach lifeguards reported 10 to 15 foot surf. Huntington and Seal Beach lifeguards reported 6 to 9 foot surf and strong rip currents. San Clemete City lifeguards reported 4 to 7 foot surf with strong rip currents.
- High Surf
- Large waves breaking on the shore that caused damage, erosion or casualties.
- Coastal Flood
- Flooding of coastal land by the sea, from storm surge, onshore wind or high tides.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
- High Surf in California, August 26 to 27, 20141 injured · $40 million · 2 events
- Flash Flooding and Hail in Illinois, August 26 to 27, 2014$29 million · 1 in hail · 11 events
- Rip Current in New Jersey, August 26, 20141 death · 1 event
- Rip Current in Maryland, August 26, 20141 death · 1 event
- Flash Flood in Utah, August 26, 2014$100,000 · 1 event
- Hail and Damaging Winds in Illinois, August 26, 2014$50,000 · 1.25 in hail · 4 events
- Hail and Damaging Winds in South Dakota, August 26, 2014$50,000 · 1.75 in hail · 4 events
- Damaging Wind in Kansas, August 26, 2014$50,000 · 52 kt wind · 1 event
- Damaging Wind and Heavy Rain in Arizona, August 26, 2014$40,000 · 63 kt wind · 2 events
- Damaging Winds and Lightning Strike in Texas, August 26, 20143 injured · $2,000 · 60 kt wind · 4 events
- Damaging Winds in Michigan, August 26, 2014$11,000 · 56 kt wind · 21 events
- Lightning Strike in Colorado, August 26, 20142 injured · 1 event
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 539689, 539690, 539691, 539693.