January was an active month for coastal flooding in San Diego county as our researchers observed from Imperial Beach, all the way up through Oceanside. Hotspots included Imperial Beach, La Jolla Shores (pictured above), Cardiff State Beach, and Oceanside. Check out our Coastal Hazards Sites for coastal flooding predictions and more information on our focus sites.
Single overwash event at Cortez Avenue in Imperial Beach on January 28th, 2021
Overwash event at Descanso Avenue, Imperial Beach on 1/26/2021
Coastal flooding causes pooling of ocean water and sea foam in Palm Plaza, Imperial Beach on January 26th, 2021
Overwash pools on the La Jolla Shores boardwalk on January 26th, 2021
Coastal flooding causes pooling of ocean water and sea foam around the main lifeguard tower at La Jolla Shores on January 26th, 2021
Water, seaweed, and cobbles in Seaside Parking Lot, Cardiff-by-the-Sea due to coastal flooding on January 12th, 2021
Water lines the roadside after coastal flooding in Oceanside on January 26th, 2021
Cobbles deposited on the road during coastal flooding in Oceanside on January 26th, 2021