HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — October 27, 2026. Exceptionally high coastal tides flooded roads and low-lying neighborhoods around Sunset Beach and Huntington Harbour, forcing closures of parts of Pacific Coast Highway and leaving some drivers stranded. Video aired by FOX 11 Los Angeles showed a person paddling a kayak on a flooded residential roadway in Huntington Beach on Tuesday.
This is a different kayak incident from the footage captured Monday, October 26, in Marin City near US 101 in Northern California. Neither scene should be described without its correct place and date.
Statewide October 27 context: Read California58’s original county-by-county report on flooding, kayak footage, King Tides, Highway 101 ramps and Pacific Coast Highway closures. The roundup distinguishes confirmed inundation from forecast advisories and explains why the Marin City and Huntington Beach kayak videos were filmed on different dates.
Cross-reference added October 27, 2026.
Which sections of PCH were affected?
Caltrans’ October 27 road-condition listings identified flooding on State Route 1, Pacific Coast Highway, with closures that changed during the day. Recorded affected segments included Seapoint Street to Warner Avenue in Huntington Beach and the area between Warner Avenue and Seal Beach Boulevard. Early city updates also described impacts in the Sunset Beach stretch near Anderson Street. These are time-specific notices, not a live guarantee the same roads remain closed tonight.
Why this is a safety incident, not a recreation opportunity
Marine-safety personnel responded to drivers whose vehicles stalled in rising water, according to reporting based on local fire-department updates. Saltwater can quickly damage engines, brakes and electronics; floodwater can also hide current, uneven ground and traffic hazards. Do not copy the kayaking stunt or attempt to drive through a flooded road.
The National Weather Service coastal flood warning for Orange County remained in effect through 1 p.m. Thursday, October 29, with flooding most likely near late-morning high tides. Residents near the harbor should monitor city alerts and protect low-lying possessions while avoiding seawater.
Official sources: Caltrans SR 1 live highway condition page; NWS San Diego/Orange County Coastal Flood Warning. On-scene reporting: FOX 11 October 27 flooding and kayak report; Orange County Tribune reports of marine safety rescues and PCH closures.
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