The city of Newport Beach in Orange County, California, on June 12, told residents to prepare for a series of high king tides expected Saturday through Tuesday.
The city said areas most susceptible to flooding include Newport Island, Balboa Island, Finley Tract, Lido Village, Balboa Village, Lafayette Avenue, and Balboa Peninsula.
In a High Surf Advisory issued last week, Newport Beach officials said that lifeguard operations, including lifeguard towers, patrol units, and rescue vessels, will be fully staffed and in service.
The city warned that evening high tides may cause flooding in harborfront neighborhoods and urged properties adjacent to Newport Harbor to take precautions, such as installing seawall plugs and placing sandbags….