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Storm Surge Threatens Long Beach Homes | Los Angeles News
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- Sep 9, 2026
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Summary
A hurricane-driven storm surge, amplified by record ocean warmth, has obliterated Long Beach’s Peninsula beach, shattered the boardwalk, and left dozens of oceanfront homes hanging by a thread. Residents, some with decades of history in the area, are stunned by the exposed, weakened seawall—once a shield, now a surrender point. Experts warn this is a climate-driven “perfect storm,” where rising seas and extreme weather are eroding coastlines faster than defenses can keep up. For homeowners like Dennis Poulsen, who built in 2005, the damage is a brutal wake-up call: the beach is gone, the seawall is spent, and the ocean is now directly attacking their foundations. With evacuation orders, closed boardwalks, and looming higher tides, the community braces for more—while the long-term threat of rising seas looms ever larger. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8874b1783ac59f53 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews