Hurricane Marie remnants flood Southern California coast and create dangerous surf
Hurricane Marie remained offshore but sent powerful waves and high tides into Southern California, flooding parts of Long Beach and other coastal areas. Rain also contributed to crashes, downed trees and power outages, while beach warnings remained in effect.
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Event date: The coastal flooding, high surf and related disruption occurred on Sunday over Labor Day weekend; the high-surf advisory remained in effect through 11 p.m. Tuesday. [1][2]
What happened
Marie remained offshore as a hurricane before weakening to a tropical cyclone, yet powerful surf and high tides struck Southern California’s coast. Long Beach streets and other coastal areas flooded as waves pushed water inland. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- Marie batters Southern California coast, leaving communities flooded due to high surfabc7.com · Article published: Sep 7, 2026, 7:02 AM UTC
- Storm creates huge waves and dangerous currents at southern California beacheswral.com · Article published: Sep 6, 2026, 8:38 PM UTC
A National Weather Service meteorologist described the surf conditions as life-threatening, with some south-facing beaches seeing waves up to 10 feet. Lifeguards reported especially dangerous rip currents for swimmers and surfers. [2]
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- Storm creates huge waves and dangerous currents at southern California beacheswral.com · Article published: Sep 6, 2026, 8:38 PM UTC
Long Beach’s city health officer advised people not to swim at any city beaches or bays for at least three days. The warning cited runoff from storm drains and rivers after significant rainfall, which could make coastal water unhealthy. [2]
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- Storm creates huge waves and dangerous currents at southern California beacheswral.com · Article published: Sep 6, 2026, 8:38 PM UTC
The storm’s effects extended beyond the shoreline: Southern California experienced widespread rain, dozens of crashes on slick roads, downed trees and power outages. The cited reporting does not establish the duration or geographic extent of each disruption. [1]
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- Marie batters Southern California coast, leaving communities flooded due to high surfabc7.com · Article published: Sep 7, 2026, 7:02 AM UTC
A High Surf Advisory for the coast was reported as remaining in effect through 11 p.m. Tuesday. The storm was expected to weaken further and dissipate after bringing rain to parts of Los Angeles County. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- Marie batters Southern California coast, leaving communities flooded due to high surfabc7.com · Article published: Sep 7, 2026, 7:02 AM UTC
- Storm creates huge waves and dangerous currents at southern California beacheswral.com · Article published: Sep 6, 2026, 8:38 PM UTC
Context from the sources
The most severe coastal conditions were driven by the combination of offshore storm energy, high tides and runoff rather than a direct landfall. That combination affected beaches, bike paths, roads and some low-lying neighborhoods. [1][2]
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- [2] Storm creates huge waves and dangerous currents at southern California beacheswral.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, detail 5
- [1] Marie batters Southern California coast, leaving communities flooded due to high surfabc7.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 4, detail 5
Questions answered by the reporting
Were the main hazards from landfall?
No. Marie stayed hundreds of miles offshore and was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical cyclone, but its waves, tides and rain still affected coastal communities. [1][2]
Which beach conditions prompted warnings?
Officials cited strong rip currents and surf reaching up to 10 feet at some south-facing beaches. Long Beach advised people not to swim at its beaches or bays for at least three days. [2]
What this could mean for you
Beach access, swimming and surfing may remain restricted while high surf, rip currents and runoff hazards continue.
Large waves and strong currents create direct water hazards, while rainfall carries runoff into beaches and bays.
Reported basis: [1][2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: The advisory and local health warnings remain active or conditions do not improve.
Possible time frame: days, if those conditions hold.
Road users may encounter crashes, standing water or obstacles from downed trees in affected areas.
Rain makes roads slick, while coastal flooding and fallen trees can obstruct roads and access routes.
Reported basis: [1][2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Further rain or persistent coastal flooding affects roads and low-lying areas.
Possible time frame: days, if those conditions hold.
Some coastal residents and visitors may face immediate danger from flooding and powerful surf.
High tides and large waves push water into streets and low-lying neighborhoods, while rip currents pull swimmers offshore.
Reported basis: [1][2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: High surf, tides or runoff remain elevated.
Possible time frame: days, if those conditions hold.
Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
Persistent high tides, surf or additional rain could extend flooding and hazardous beach conditions.
Continued runoff could prolong unhealthy water conditions in beaches and bays.
Pressure eases if…
Further weakening and dissipation of Marie would reduce the storm-driven surf and rainfall threat.
The reported High Surf Advisory and swimming restrictions ending would indicate that the immediate coastal hazards had eased.
Still unclear
The excerpts do not establish the total damage, injuries or duration of the reported power outages.
The full extent of flooding beyond the named coastal locations is unclear.
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Sources (2)
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LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- As Marie churned offshore on Sunday, powerful surf and high tides slammed the Southern California coast, bringing massive, destructive waves…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Hurricane Marie, well out in the Pacific, created flooding and dangerous conditions at some southern California beaches over Labor Day weekend, with strong currents and…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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