Event Brief
UPDATED Sep 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Sep 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Tropical Storm Marie batters Dana Point, Malibu
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High tides tied to Tropical Storm Marie red-tagged homes along the Southern California coast. In Dana Point, six homes were red-tagged and about five were yellow-tagged, with workers trying to armor the shoreline. In Malibu, a sinkhole formed on Sea Level Drive; five homes were red-tagged and roughly 30 homes were evacuated to Malibu High School.
WHO: Don Russel, Capistrano Bay district general manager; residents of affected homes; American Red Cross; local authorities in Malibu and Long Beach
WHAT: Tropical Storm Marie caused coastal damage including red-tagged homes, erosion, and a sinkhole; evacuations were issued and some were later lifted.
WHEN: Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 5:50 PM ET
WHERE: Dana Point and Malibu, California
WHY: High tides associated with Tropical Storm Marie pummelled the coastline, causing severe erosion and structural damage.
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