Massive waves pound California coastline, flooding streets

California's shores are taking a pounding from dangerous waves. Powerful storms have churned up ocean water, resulting in waves as high as 40 feet. Those waves are causing chaos on land, damaging structures and bringing flooding to the area. Carter Evans has more.
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[@brb__bathroom]

as the old saying goes; "The sea is like a cruel mistress. You can love her, you can hate her, but you can never trust her." stay safe

[@SerenaHe-z3k]

What a toxic relationship, lol. I guess that's why I live by the mountains now?

[@The_Quaalude]

@@SerenaHe-z3k you still have to deal with flooding and land slides

[@checkoutmyyoutubepage]

@@The_QuaaludeI’d be more worried of wildfires and droughts in the mountains.

[@melvinbrinson]

@@The_Quaalude”the sea”

[@Three_Random_Words]

I just hope that poor little truck isn't too traumatized.

[@rickeckert1942]

Every now and again the ocean just let's us know how powerful she is.

[@djm5k]

I live in Ventura. There were no 40-foot waves. Maybe 20-foot. There was just one wave that came in that flooded streets and buildings in one location.

[@kenhoyer8601]

Exactly. The news always pumps it up.

[@patcann9795]

Media wants to scare people. It's a control thing

[@nylotus]

Newsflash hunny, Venture wasn't the only place to receive these ways. the 40 ft waves were calculated before the event in Venture and other places such as Malibu had severe damage to homes.

[@Sydroo1969]

Fake news, as usual.

[@craig0077]

The news ALWAYS exaggerates things...and I'm surprised they didn't blame the waves on climate change.

[@rgray3173]

Building a home on the oceanfront is like putting a screen door on a submarine.

[@hakujin1]

nice view, they can afford it & much of CA coast shoreline is elevated hundreds of feet.

[@timothywhieldon1971]

not really!

[@WilliamsPinch]

🥴…

[@dadams8360]

Our Lord even suggested against it

[@knerduno5942]

Obama sure did get one right on the water after saying the seas were rising

[@SamiKotiranta]

People should never build anything so close to beaches, rivers, unstable cliffs, etc. If you get yourself in trouble then you can only blame yourself.

[@darrylb9228]

It look really nice to live near water. But it is a bad move I’ve seen homes swallowed by lakes and rivers.

[@Leo29568]

Nature used to be so predictable that owning property near a lake or sea used to be so expensive that only the rich could afford it. Now they are a liability around the world. I live in New Zealand and we are in the same predicament.

[@hakujin1]

I'm sure multi million homes are insured. 😂

[@OneDishWonder234]

wait until the insurance companies stop insuring those properties that are at 100% risk of failure.

[@dreamsofturtles1828]

​@@OneDishWonder234 I believe State Farm has pulled out of insuring oceanfront homes in Florida.

[@willowsloughdx]

Duh, these are King Tides. They happen in California a couple of times every year in December, January and sometimes February. If they happen with stormy weather the waves are higher.

[@Jules-nw5zq]

High surf warning! People- Lets go sit on the beach and get swamped by rogue waves!

[@lindacares2215]

It’s crazy to see the people running from this…

[@OneDishWonder234]

As usual I am NOT shocked when I see or hear about how Californians do things. Example: They are told the beaches are closed because they are too dangerous? Then that will be the next place they will go. This 'big sand berm' will save your homes and businesses. Now that is a real joke. I guess they feel better when anything is done. It won't even take a rogue wave to level that 'berm'. That berm is going to be GONE within the week. Get a brain of any kind and stop thinking you are going to rise above the actions of Mother Nature. It is very hard for me to feel sorry for them.

[@dreamsofturtles1828]

Its the same people who want to pet the bison.

[@foosaturf]

& feed bears when camping ​@@dreamsofturtles1828

[@rgdssd]

In all fairness, when you live close to the beach in CA it’s very common to just go…you aren’t checking the weather daily. 😂

[@atomicpimp344]

Wow! Nature wins again. #Respect

[@mardono1]

Thank you rain for washing our California sidewalks full of needles, crap, urine.

[@markf296]

Some of the most raddest waves to hit the coast in a while. I nearly broke my board in half.

[@jessicaatkins3173]

An probably your neck?

[@Ghost465-u7j]

​@nouseforaname5583 lmao 🤣

[@squidjames7735]

My rear has 2 cracks now … thanks to the waves

[@Ghost465-u7j]

@@squidjames7735 bro why go in that dangerous water? I know I'm all in for big waves but I fear those rip currents

[@TheAAnne123]

Natures way of “cleaning” up.

[@theodoreritola7641]

Nope Gods way of warning sinners its time to get WRIGHT with his SON. The Lord Jesus Christ.

[@nylotus]

@@theodoreritola7641 aaaah, the brainwashed cultists have entered the chat.

[@theodoreritola7641]

Jesus Christ is GOD ALLMIGHTY. IN THE FLESH .ONLY GOD CAN FORGIVE SINS ,IT WAS HIS BLOOD HE SHED ON THE CROSS FOR YOU AND I ...

[@PaulFormentos]

Richard wright, RIP@@theodoreritola7641

[@dejorareason2823]

​@@theodoreritola7641yall say every natural disaster is that 😂😂I believe in god but I dont think he is ready to do that he saved my life on multiple occasions and gave me a glimpse of my future of marriage and a family I dont think we are going to die soon he has unfinished business with good people 😊

[@mistery-ed7900]

You've gotta be a suicidal surfer to try and ride a 40 foot wave.

[@ryshellso526]

Meh, it's done all the time, look at half moon bay. :)

[@recoveringsoul755]

Yup, half moon bay in November

[@zaddyD123]

I used to live on Oahu and every winter I would watch these kids that couldn't have been older than 13 riding 30ft waves on body boards. It blew me away how nonchalant they were about it too. I would have died if I tried going out there😂

[@mistery-ed7900]

@@zaddyD123 One of the videos I saw yesterday had a board minus surfer in it. That guy had some tough swimming to do.

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@zaddyD123 at that age they think they're invincible I'm glad my son broke his arm at 4 so he had no such delusions

[@whiteobama1396]

Been surfing all week since Christmas one of the best weeks of my life

[@PaulFormentos]

You go dennis Wilson

[@standupFYR805]

It’s not a huge storm that’s making these waves. It was an earthquake in the middle of the ocean that took three days for the waves to hit Southern California.

[@garymorrison5144]

WOW ! What a journalist ! Waves are Churning up Ocean WATER ! OMG NO WAY !

[@MemoWardwell]

And THIS is why we live inland on a hill. Tsunami proof ! 🐧

[@anantanavkar9932]

And I live near a hill thru which passes a fault line! :-)

[@kabysummit5801]

As if we have never seen disasters strike hill country

[@varelion]

Volcano?

[@AReallyBoredFlower]

Just gotta be careful with landslides now

[@mvl9591]

YOU LIVE NEXT TO THE OCEAN! MOVE FURTHER INLAND!

[@changochichonchannel6496]

This is a sign bigger waves 👋 coming

[@davidjennings127]

Yes,build houses right up to the sea shore.

[@Indoman_71]

The surfers give me a sense of: EVERYTHING IS GONNA BE ALRIGHT

[@DesertSessions93]

How do you fail to prepare for something that happens cyclically?

[@blueberrywilbur315]

Ask Florida

[@scottwaters998]

Glad mother nature is cleaning that mess up.

[@OrganMusicYT]

For us in the UK, this is just normal in Winter. I find it rather puzzling that there are no sea defences in front of some of those towns... that's nuts.

[@KILLKING110]

It's normally not that crazy it's only normally crazy weather in the Midwest

[@deannelson9565]

I find it interesting that you guys don't have protections against Earthquakes and wildfires

[@OrganMusicYT]

@@deannelson9565 we don't have protection against earthquakes because we don't live in an area prone to them, ie, near any fault lines. We do get wildfires and always have done. Thats why we have helicopters and aircraft to put them out.

[@kaspervestergaard2383]

UK windfires are not that impressive compared to the ones in US. Let's be real here.

[@OrganMusicYT]

@@kaspervestergaard2383 I didn't realise it was a competition... most of our wildfires in the UK go un-noticed by the vast majority because they happen in sparsely populated areas.

[@AlvaSudden]

All this means is that surfers cancel everything & go down to the beach without fail. 🤣🤣🤣

[@donnacribb5712]

Prayers

[@muaddib7685]

Wash the filth away. Im talking about the people cause the street is cleaner than their society

[@PaulFormentos]

L.A. has the most occultists on the planet

[@judyvanselous8796]

Blessed be, and may you be safe😢

[@bluemoon3264]

Hawaii’s getting the same large waves 🌊 🏄🏄‍♂️ like California 🤙 .

[@kitchentalk2988]

Please good luck and take a very good care ❤❤❤

[@OliverGG-x1c]

Beautiful ❤

[@Jonathan-mt9up]

I think their’s a very high likelihood surfers are totally stoked about the most rad and bodacious waves 🤙🏻

[@DigitalConceptz]

😮 wow... I’m from Louisiana and if anyone don’t see what the world look like they’d swear it’s Louisiana or closer... 😢 I pray everyone alright, but you can present these photos to ppl here in Louisiana they’d panic like crazy. Snow comes around is somewhat rare ! Stay strong California we love you

[@enough1494]

Lafayette here…..these kind of waves happen every year Jan- Feb in north and west northwest of Puerto Rico. Great surfing times. Last year was more than usual, but they have always been…as these waves have for southern Cali. Cycles are cycle, they can be disturbed, but cannot be stopped. As for Louisiana we are still behind on annual rain fall, crazy summer! Happy New Year!

[@jayasmrmore3687]

Louisiana keeps getting destroyed by hurricanes one after another

[@angeladutra3995]

Esses tipos de ressaca do mar, estão acontecendo aqui no Brasil! Não com tanta intensidade, mas está!

[@CaryGlennDavis]

I love stories with a happy ending!

[@robbieogle8622]

😃

[@theodoreritola7641]

Give your life o the Lord Jesus Christ. If you haven't all ready .THAT IS THE BEST EVER. ENDING STORY

[@kenhoyer8601]

@@theodoreritola7641 yeah God love’s destruction

[@theodoreritola7641]

@@kenhoyer8601 No he does not . BUT SATAN DOES. God is willing that no one perishes ,Thats why The Lord Jesus Christ died to for give our sins and to cleans us from all unrighteousness's, And to put ALL YOUR TRUST IN HIM AND NOT OUR SELFS

[@rgray3173]

Only if you misbehave and do not live by His words.@@kenhoyer8601

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

Godzilla wrecked Santa Cruz. They won't show the video.

[@2034916]

Where on the coast?

[@dubyredburndarling6334]

Ventura County

[@Capable-opinions]

Let's all keep being surprised about buildings right on the shoreline being hit with waves 🙄

[@antoniobranderas]

Please tell me California is falling into the ocean.

[@williebeamish5879]

Might not want to wish ill on others into the universe as, perhaps, it will come to visit you instead.

[@JonKuster]

STOP talking so loud. WE HEAR YOU.

[@yoyoyo5234]

Omg….that’s crazy!!😮😢

[@victorylee5381]

Lesson learned in California, better not stay in seaside or cliffside homes !

[@brisvegas859]

Water knows no boudaries.

[@BabeRuth1978]

Bodhi (Patrick Swayze ) character in Point Break was right about storms every 50 fifty years…Me- Well played Bodhi, well played!!!

[@BabeRuth1978]

@@MX-Mug I think they were my friend...I'm glad someone got my humor..

[@terrytt5067]

Film: Point Break has been on SKY TV this week; maybe they had a "heads up" on this event?

[@BabeRuth1978]

@@terrytt5067 I think so, timing is everything..The movie "Twister" is played every April and May, Political Movies are replayed on Networks timed with world events ...some say there are no coincedences...lol. We could keep going...

[@AnotherCG]

Funny, I see no waves at all and I am in the beach cities of socal. Long Beach, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach. Oh, its just a small part of a humongous state? Then why pretend like the world is ending for the whole of the western coast.

[@dubyredburndarling6334]

If you lived where it's flooding you'd think different I'm sure.

[@erikadavis4696]

That's because it didn't go that far south. It was here in Ventura.

[@jeffd72703]

Why?

[@dolcepeter]

How's Eureka NorCal area ?

[@markanderson4353]

Doesn't everyone surf in California? They should be loving it

[@SSModi852]

Hello from Texas, 800 ft above sea level.

[@alsatful]

Maybe it will wash the poop off the streets of San Francisco

[@killianmoss3571]

“Yay! Sweet swells bruh” let’s forget the streets and buildings like flooding and the fact our homes a cesspool pool”!!? Like cool yeah

[@123456RaulMorales]

"Those aren't mountains,they're waves." - Interstellar 2014 -

[@MickBhutleg]

“Those aren’t pillows!”

[@striker44]

As yoda says "may the surf be with you."

[@sumareece1234]

Wow 🤦🏽‍♀️ 😳

[@JJONNYREPP]

Massive waves pound California coastline, flooding streets 1551pm 29.12.23 remember that song: moon over marin?

[@positiveenergy4131]

🎶 We've only just beguuuuun! 🎶

[@marcusdisalvio1804]

I find it very hilarious how the wealthy and the rich build their homes right on the coastline and they scream global warming when they know that the ocean naturally erodes the beach and cliffs, I don't understand why you would build a home so close to the water and knowing that you have to factor in the risk of environmental damages because you cannot control how much the ocean takes away plus when you're building right on the edge of that area you're taking that loss no matter what. The only solution that I would think of would be is to reinforce the cliff sides and create a buffer zone for a few miles where you're not allowed to build on it since you have to naturally replenish the area because the more that you build and the more that you take away from the earth the less strength the area has to uphold all of that weight that is compounding on it.

[@terrytt5067]

I'm glad you didn't have to speak all this as you'd have ran out of breath! You hardly used punctuation so producing really looong sentences! But imo you're generally correct sir. Have a nice day haha😂

[@dadams8360]

What is causing the waves? Earthquakes below?

[@animejoe4041]

I swear I LOVE surfers. LOL The news could report super dangerous 100+ feet, society-ending monster waves and surfers will run out there with their boards and be like "Surf's Up, bro!!"'

[@nylotus]

Except the ones crying for help in Ventura that led to a lifeguard being injured after trying to save them.

[@animejoe4041]

@nylotus They figure No risk no reward. lol

[@jetv1471]

Surfers run TOWARD the waves

[@washboards]

It’s not climate change, God’s wrath, or any of that. This has been happening in California for decades. The only thing crazy about this is that coastal people and towns are still surprised when it happens and still don’t have solutions to deal with it.

[@wrathofpaulii]

"The sea was angry that day my friend, like an old man trying to send back soup at a deli". --George Costanza

[@Ohnyet]

surfs up ,dudes

[@james-497]

i enjoyed this

[@cathyleebormannfitzpatrick]

Water is very fierce 😢😢😢

[@aaabaaab3945]

Who would've thought... A coastline getting hit by waves 😂😂😂😂😂😂You can't make this up!!

[@willowsloughdx]

My crystal ball (tide book) says these King Tides will return during the second week of January. OMG!!!

[@ryanworrell83]

COWABUNGA!

[@spencerdrake6871]

Doesnt this happen every year at the winter solstice's first new moon? I mean cmon you know these things. I know tornados and thunderstorms come in summer time where i live

[@Asgaardiangatekeeper]

I lived in SB for several years and never saw anything like that.

[@oirampeceda2409]

These waves are extra strong

[@ophello]

“Perfectly normal.”

[@czarekaj1098]

How is that "ocean view property" now? Oh, you have the ocean in your house. Smart, very smart.

[@yuckfuzi]

Not the Rich people 😢

[@steveriley7331]

California for ya

[@igorchak48]

Why is the news not asking questions to scientists as to why this is happening? Reporting is great but would be nice to know a possible scientific explanation for this event.

[@frankiedankie]

Great Point❤

[@fayehasrightstoo]

How close are we to the Red Sea? They're stirring up all the fishing waters. Makes ya t think

[@cmk921]

That’s not how modern “science” works. Is there money to be made from grants, etc?

[@OneDishWonder234]

Educate yourself!

[@SongMom8]

It’s called weather.

[@Add_Account485]

Hi .. does anyone know has this happened before in California

[@cfp11]

Well, why would ya build that close to the water. Duh

[@ericcarson342]

The sea was angry that day my friends.

[@johnhammond9962]

George Louis Costanza

[@patrickellis3338]

The end is coming, get ready.

[@ndrthrdr1]

People have been saying that for thousands of years. They were all wrong.

[@PaulFormentos]

If Iran gets a nuke......@@ndrthrdr1

[@Shiny101]

God really does punish California with natural disasters more than anyone I swear 😂

[@ndrthrdr1]

Gods are imaginary.

[@DustyCruz]

at least it cleaned the coast of all those homeless and junkies lol.

[@off_mah_lawn2074]

Florida?

[@200991602]

What about tornadoes ? We have few yet they take up farms in MO . We are not all Libs out here , so stop bashing our state !

[@SerenaHe-z3k]

Why speak on things you don't really know? Scientists in quantum field won't even say this in certainty, rather, they admit that there are so much they don't know. @@ndrthrdr1

[@priscillamacias1580]

The question is why. Are these waves happing maybe small earth quakes under ocean

[@cedmaltais4886]

And it begins...

[@martinbramley9453]

It WAS The Russians ......!!!

[@minhpham1878]

It coming very big, be ready

[@joshuaa9513]

The ocean is mad. Something is going on.

[@PeterAtherton-d9h]

From the RIVER TO THE SEA

[@walkinprogress88]

2024 is going to be special !

[@jjgalletta66]

“A pure state of panic.” What a crock.

[@intensepassion3382]

Why is CBS so late reporting this?

[@jtsy4239]

Bunch of people are leaving something big is coming people are shocked

[@bertbox69]

Don't worry too much about the waves, when california eventuality breaks off and slips into the sea it won't matter

[@moanat6701]

Wow that is one hell of madness..god did say the ending is coming from all nation of the world...mother nature is coming.

[@blankblank582]

They’re not big waves they are just small houses built next to the ocean

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

No explanation of cause?

[@SquiLLs]

Powerful storms are mentioned within the first 5 seconds of the video.

[@robertgaspie1067]

Water.....

[@hollyh-zw1yb]

Bummer.

[@cynthiasmith4130]

You don't fool with Mother Nature... She is fierce and very dangerous......

[@ricohernandezjr.2874]

What’s going on?

[@MissValdostaFeedAndGrain]

Harry and Meghan already have Oprah scheduled to interview them about their harrowing escape from the rogue wave.

[@mei6044]

Wow.

[@شهابابو-ش9س]

When the sea becomes angry

[@Naber_Dan]

For sale beach front property

[@audreymcleod6262]

What a nighmare. For these poor people whose controlling the weather

[@FreshAirRules]

40' waves that are conspicuously absent from this video. However we will show you one that is at least 8'. Maybe.

[@nacona5114]

This even gives North Shore, HI some competition!