Beachfront home on brink of collapse as tropical storm batters Southern California

Powerful waves from former Hurricane Rachel tore apart sections of the Long Beach Peninsula boardwalk Friday morning, leaving one home on the verge of collapsing into the ocean. KTLA’s helicopter captured chunks of the shattered boardwalk floating out to sea as high tide hit shortly after 9 a.m. Floodwaters swamped nearby streets and patios as erosion continued to undermine beachfront homes. “This is easily the most damage I have seen over the past couple of weeks,” KTLA’s Rich Prickett said. 5 A storm approaches the peninsula in Long Beach, California, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Jon Putman for CA Post Explore More Trump confirms Karoline Leavitt replacement for WH press secretary Neighbors of NJ murder-suicide family noticed small sign something was wrong at $1.7M home before killings Personal trainer’s cause of death revealed months after her body was found 5 Jon Putman for CA Post 5 A storm approaches the peninsula Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Long Beach, Calif. Jon Putman for CA Post “Now the entire boardwalk is just starting to shred away, and now some of these homes are being impacted even more severely.” Officials warn even worse conditions are ahead. 5 A storm approaches the peninsula in Long Beach, Calif., Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Jon Putman for CA Post 5 A storm approaches the peninsula in Long Beach, California, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Jon Putman for CA Post Fire officials said one home was red-tagged Thursday and two others received yellow tags. All were unoccupied, and crews were assessing further damage Friday to decide if evacuations might be necessary. The threat could intensify Sunday night into Monday, when stronger swells and high tides are expected to combine. The National Weather Service expects Monday’s storm surge to reach about 7 feet. Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters California Post News : Facebook , Instagram , TikTok , X , YouTube , WhatsApp , LinkedIn California Post Sports Facebook , Instagram , TikTok , YouTube , X California Post Opinion California Post Newsletters : Sign up here! California Post App : Download here! Home delivery : Sign up here! Page Six Hollywood : Sign up here!