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8-Foot Waves Flood Long Beach, Trigger Seal Beach Closures
9/7/2026
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- Hurricane Marie’s surf caused flooding and power outages in Long Beach and Seal Beach.
- Eight-foot waves breached berms, washing them away and splintering boardwalk wood.
- Assistant Chief Jake Heflin ordered portable pumps to remove water.
- Meteorologist Rose Schoenfeld warned of life-threatening surf up to 10 feet.
- Seal Beach closed two beachfront parking lots until Wednesday.
