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UPDATED Sep 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Sep 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Dana Point declares emergency after strong surf
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Dana Point declared a local emergency after coastal flooding and strong surf damaged at least 16 beachfront homes. Officials said nine oceanfront homes were “red-tagged” as unsafe for inhabitants, with two added from prior evaluations, and at least seven more were “yellow-tagged.” Waves destroyed decks, tore down walls, and flooded homes along Beach Road in the Capistrano Bay area.
WHO: Dana Point city officials; residents of affected beachfront homes
WHAT: Declared a local emergency following storm-driven coastal flooding and strong surf that damaged beachfront homes; multiple homes were red- and yellow-tagged as unsafe or structurally damaged.
WHEN: Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 6:58 PM ET
WHERE: Dana Point, CA
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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