Photos: California homes on verge of collapse after battering by giant waves

Homes along the Long Beach Peninsula teeter Sunday after Post-Tropical Storm Rachel made landfall overnight. These homes have been red-tagged, meaning they are unsafe for entry.

Photos: California homes on verge of collapse after battering by giant waves

TL;DR

  • Post-Tropical Storm Rachel caused flooding and erosion along the Southern California coast.
  • Eight homes on the Long Beach Peninsula were red-tagged as unsafe for entry.
  • One home in Long Beach sustained moderate damage.
  • Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for some Long Beach Peninsula residents.
  • Community leaders advised residents to stay vigilant and avoid the hazardous coastline.
  • Tides fell short of forecasts, preventing major flooding in Southern California.