Long Beach Flood Where To Find Sandbags
A strong storm system is set to hit Long Beach during Easter weekend and is expected to bring flooding and mudslides. Long Beach, California, is expected to be hit by an atmospheric river-driven storm system over Easter weekend, which could bring more flooding and a chance of mudslides. Total rainfall is expected for most of the coast, with over three inches forecasted across foothill areas with an increased risk of mud and rockslides. The National Weather Service predicts that total rainfall will be 1.5 to 2.5 inches for the coast and more than three inches across foothills. The storm could start late Friday night and last into Sunday, leading to significant roadway flooding. City officials have urged Long Beach residents to prepare sandbags and have provided assistance filling sandbags at various locations.
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LONG BEACH, CA — Long Beach is going to be hit by an atmospheric river-driven storm system over Easter weekend, which is expected to bring more flooding and a chance of mudslides according to the National Weather Service.
Total rainfall is expected to be 1.5 to 2.5 inches for most of the coast, with more than three inches forecasted across foothill areas with an increased risk of mud and rockslides. Rain is expected to fall at a rate of up to half an inch per hour, according to the National Weather Service. "This could be an efficient rain producer, as (models) show an atmospheric river pointing straight into Southern California Saturday into Sunday," the NWS said in a statement.
See related: Heavy Snow And Rain To Slam SoCal Easter Weekend Forecasters predict the storm could start late Friday night and last into Sunday and warned that extensive roadway flooding is highly likely.
City officials said those living in low-lying areas should prepare accordingly due to the area being prone to flooding. Long Beach residents were encouraged to prepare sandbags. Sandbags are available to Long Beach residents at the following locations:
Residents are required to bring their IDs and can pick up a maximum of 10 bags. Those collecting sand were also urged to bring their own shovel or tools. Collecting sand from the beach is illegal. Assistance is available at the Lifeguard Station for residents who need help filling their sandbags.