Newport Beach storm damage
Storm and flood repair and rebuild in Newport Beach.
High surf and flooding reached Newport Beach in October, including streets on the Balboa Peninsula. We repair and rebuild storm-damaged homes, from planning and permits through construction. Avorino is a licensed general building contractor, CSLB #1107538.
We repair and rebuild. We don't build seawalls or other shoreline protection, and we don't do emergency water extraction. A coastal engineer or a restoration company handles that work, and we can start once it's done.
What has happened in Newport Beach
As reported by Spectrum News on October 9, 2026, and Fox LA on September 9, 2026. Check the City of Newport Beach's own page for the latest.
- Spectrum News reported that flooding began the night of October 8, 2026, and that streets on the Balboa Peninsula flooded.
- The City of Newport Beach declared a local emergency on Friday, October 9, 2026.
- The piers and the Wedge closed, and reopened on October 12. A coastal flood advisory ran to October 13.
- Fox LA reported in September that the September swell caused severe erosion in Newport Beach.
- Read the Spectrum News report (opens in a new tab).
Areas this page covers
These are the parts of Newport Beach this page covers. We repair and rebuild homes in each.
Balboa Peninsula and Balboa Island.
Spectrum News reported flooded streets on the Balboa Peninsula.
The oceanfront and the bayfront.
Homes facing the ocean and homes facing the bay.
Corona del Mar.
Coastal homes in Corona del Mar.
Newport Coast and Crystal Cove.
Coastal homes in Newport Coast and at Crystal Cove.
Newport Heights.
Homes in Newport Heights.
Permits and records in Newport Beach
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Coastal development permits.
Newport Beach's Local Coastal Program was certified in 2017, so the city issues most coastal development permits itself. Check with the city on whether your project needs one.
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Emergency coastal permits.
The city can issue emergency coastal development permits under Municipal Code 21.52.025. Check with the city for the criteria.
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Building permits and inspections.
These go through the city's building division.
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Document the damage.
Photograph the damage, keep receipts for any emergency work, and talk to your insurer.
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Get the scope in writing.
Ask for repair work to be separated from mitigation and shoreline work.
Repair or rebuild on the coast
In a FEMA flood zone, a home is "substantially damaged" when restoring it would cost 50 percent or more of its market value before the damage. A substantially damaged home must then meet current floodplain rules, which can mean elevating it. Your city's building official or floodplain administrator makes that call, not FEMA or your insurer.
The Coastal Act also exempts replacing a structure destroyed by a disaster from a coastal permit, when the new building keeps the same use and location, conforms to zoning, and is no more than 10 percent larger. Whether a damaged home qualifies is for the city or the Coastal Commission to decide.
Read the full guide to storm damage repair on the Orange County coast.How we help Newport Beach owners
We repair storm-damaged homes and rebuild homes that can't be saved, in Newport Beach and across Orange County. We plan the work, prepare permit drawings with your engineer, and build it.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in Newport Beach?
Spectrum News reported that flooding began the night of October 8, 2026, and that Balboa Peninsula streets flooded. The city declared a local emergency on October 9. The piers and the Wedge reopened on October 12, and a coastal flood advisory ran to October 13.
Who issues coastal permits in Newport Beach?
The city issues most coastal development permits itself, because its Local Coastal Program was certified in 2017. That includes emergency coastal development permits under Municipal Code 21.52.025. Check with the city for the criteria.
Where do building permits and inspections go?
Through the city's building division.
Which parts of Newport Beach does this page cover?
Balboa Peninsula and Balboa Island, the oceanfront and the bayfront, Corona del Mar, Newport Coast and Crystal Cove, and Newport Heights.
What should I do first?
Photograph the damage, keep receipts for any emergency work, and talk to your insurer.
Do you build seawalls or remove water?
No. We repair and rebuild homes. A coastal engineer handles shoreline protection, and a restoration company handles water removal. We can start once that work is done.
What does the free consultation involve?
It is a 45-minute call over Zoom about your property.
Do you work in Newport Beach?
Yes. Newport Beach is in our Orange County service area.
Talk to us about your property
Tell us what happened to your home. We'll tell you what the repair or rebuild involves.
Sources
- Spectrum News, Newport Beach high surf flooding (October 9, 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- Fox LA, September swell causes beach erosion in Newport Beach (September 9, 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- Newport Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 21.52 (coastal development review, including 21.52.025) (opens in a new tab)
- FEMA, Substantial Damage FAQ (opens in a new tab)
- California Public Resources Code 30610 (opens in a new tab)