Flood Watch For Seal Beach Tuesday As Stormy Weather Returns

SEAL BEACH, CA — County officials issued a flash flood warning for Seal Beach residents as a powerful winter storm brings clouds, wind and rain to Southern California.

The flash flood warning will remain in place from early Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning, with the heaviest rainfall expected to occur Tuesday afternoon and early evening.

Residents are encouraged to monitor later forecasts and be on the alert for emergency notifications.

To prepare for the coming storm, Seal Beach residents are encouraged to stop by an Orange County Fire Authority station for free sandbags. Residents are advised to bring a shovel, as crews may not be able to assist in filling the sandbags.

For a list of Orange County Fire Authority stations that offer free sandbags, visit the OCFA's website.

Seal Beach residents can also stay in-the-loop by signing up for emergency text alerts through AlertOC, the county's emergency alert system. To learn more, visit ReadyOC's website.