King tides flood Malibu campground, prompting emergency response

The Brief

  • Overnight king tides peaking over eight feet flooded sections of Thornhill Broome Campground in Malibu, forcing state parks to request emergency assistance.
  • Water levels reached knee height before receding, but no injuries or significant property damage were reported, and campers were permitted to stay.
  • It’s unclear if any campers will voluntarily evacuate ahead of Wednesday night’s high tides or if additional structural preventative measures are being deployed.

MALIBU, Calif. King tides flooded portions of Thornhill Broome Campground in Malibu overnight, prompting an emergency response as ocean water pushed into campsites.

While no injuries or significant damage were reported, hazardous beach conditions remain in effect along the Southern California coast through late Wednesday night.

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