High Risk Of Flooding: How To Prepare For Sunday Storm In Seal Beach

SEAL BEACH, CA — Weather experts and local authorities are sounding the alarm ahead of the most powerful atmospheric river to hit the Southland. The impending storm comes just days after another storm doused the region, increasing the odds of mudslides and flooding across the state.

In Seal Beach, residents — especially those in low-lying areas already impacted by flooding — were urged to prepare by protecting their homes and businesses with sandbags and avoiding travel unless necessary.

The winter storm will start Sunday, weather officials said. According to the National Weather Service, Sunday will bring a high chance of heavy rains and strong winds lasting through the day, with a chance of thunderstorms overnight.

On Monday, residents will experience a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning and night, as well as moderate rain throughout the day.

The rain will continue on through Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the National Weather Service predicted.

As a reminder, the Seal Beach Police Department has several do-it-yourself sandbag stations for residents to use. Residents can pick up property-protecting sand bags at any of the following locations:

• Eighth Street Beach Parking Lot
• Fire Station 44 – 8th Street and Central Avenue
• Arbor Park - 4665 Lampson Avenue
• Marina Park – First Street and Marina Avenue

Seal Beach residents were urged to stay in-the-know about emergency flooding and other weather events by signing up for Nixle.

Residents can sign up for Nixle by sending a text message to the number "888777" with your zip code in the body of the message.

Seal Beach residents can also stay vigilant by monitoring the city's social media on Facebook and X, formerly known as Twitter.