Jan 8, 2005
Large waves in conjunction with high tides in excess of 7 feet caused areas of coastal flooding. PCH had to be closed in Sunset Beach because of flooding. The boardwalk in Seal Beach was flooded as well. The storm sent waves up to 8 feet high crashing into homes from San Clemente to La Jolla. Severe beach erosion was also reported in many areas.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5438134). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in San Diego County Coasts County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.