Laguna Beach Declares Emergency After Hurricane Swells Cause Coastal Damage
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 16
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What happened
The Laguna Beach City Council ratified a local emergency declaration on October 16, 2026. This followed damage caused by massive ocean swells from Hurricane Rachel, which drove high surf ashore. The storm caused significant subsidence and damage behind the seawall at Aliso Beach and Christmas Cove.
From lagunabeachindy.com
Why it matters
The damage, including a fissure and slope failure on Coast Highway, led to the closure of a southbound lane. The emergency declaration may trigger oversight and potential assistance from state agencies.
From lagunabeachindy.com
Who's involved
- Laguna BeachCity experiencing coastal damage and declaring local emergency
- city councilLegislative body that ratified the local emergency declaration
- Pacific Coast HighwayInfrastructure affected by slope failure and lane closure
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The entities involved
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Laguna Beach
city in Orange County, California, United States
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city council
legislative body that governs a city, municipality or local government area