King tides will wrack the shores of Orange County and beyond beginning Saturday, bringing the possibility of flooding in low-lying areas.
” Areas most susceptible to flooding include Newport Island, Balboa Island, Finley Tract, Lido Village, Balboa Village, LaFayette Avenue, the Peninsula and portions of the Marcus River and Lake Avenue area,” according to a dispatch from the Newport Beach City Manager’s Office.
“Residents with properties adjacent to Newport Harbor should take precautions, including installing seawall plugs and placing sandbags in vulnerable areas,” according to the dispatch.
The warning advised that localized street “ponding” is expected and motorists were urged to drive slowly through any flooded areas to avoid creating wakes that can worsen the impact to nearby properties.
Parking in low-lying areas should be avoided.
“City crews are installing flood-protection gap boards on Balboa Island and will deploy throughout the king tide event to operate pumps, place sandbags, install flood-protection measures and post traffic-control signs where needed,” the dispatch stated.
Newport Beach residents can pick up pre-filled sandbags at the City Corporation Yard at 592 Superior Ave. Sandbags are also available for filling at all Newport Beach fire stations.
The tides are expected to subside Tuesday.
Anyone seeking more information was encouraged to call 949-644-3055.