Back-To-Back Storms Incoming: Where To Find Sandbags In Seal Beach

SEAL BEACH, CA — After a short period of dryness in Southern California, back-to-back rain storms are expected to drench Seal Beach and bring heavy flooding, the National Weather Service said.

The first, weaker storm, will move in as early as Saturday. Coming from the north, it will move down the state and linger through Tuesday in Southern California, according to forecasters. Given the record-breaking storms earlier this month, authorities will be on alert for the risk of new mudslides.

The heaviest rainfall during the first storm is predicted to hit the Southland on Sunday or Monday, NWS spokesperson Mike Wofford said. Orange County is expected to get about 1-3 inches of rain during this storm.

A much stronger storm coming from the eastern Pacific will follow on the heels of the first, slamming the Southland mid-to-late next week, National Weather Service meteorologist Elizabeth Adams said. The second storm is packing much more moisture, Adams said, moving into atmospheric river territory.

Seal Beach officials said those living in low-lying areas should prepare accordingly due to the area being prone to flooding. Residents were encouraged to prepare sandbags.

Sandbags are available to Seal Beach residents at the following locations:

• Fire Station 48 - 3131 North Gate Road
• Building supply stores
• The Orange County Yard
• City Public Work

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.