Coastal flooding causes unrest in California

MILL VALLEY, California. – Coastal flooding caused some unrest Monday in parts of California, causing at least one driver to be stranded in his flooded car and the closure of some major roads.

Roads closed, coastal flooding

Local perspective:

Caltrans closed Miller Avenue in Northern California’s Marin County’s Mill Valley, for example, where flooding from high tides from the Pacific Ocean seeped into residential areas.

SkyFox flew over the scene, capturing a scene of a man trying to get out of his car, but then deciding not to as the waters rose halfway over his vehicle.

He was eventually rescued by a tow truck, who installed a ramp for him to escape.

Several paddleboarders were also seen cruising down the main street, passing a multitude of stranded cars.

Southern California also saw some of the flooding.

Record high tides surged from Newport Harbor onto the streets of the Balboa Peninsula.

Forecasters say ocean levels have recently risen as much as 22 inches above predicted levels, increasing the risk of coastal flooding and significant beach erosion.

Low-lying streets, car parks, cycle paths and port walkways are particularly vulnerable.

What’s next:

The National Weather Service said a coastal flood advisory was in effect through Thursday.