LOS ANGELES — To begin to understand how a " super" El Niño winter could punish the Southern California coast, the historic wooden boardwalk on the Long Beach Peninsula may just offer a glimpse at what's to come.
The forecast of a strong El Niño event in Southern California is already raising concerns about the possibility of widespread flooding, erosion and coastal damage. High waves over the weekend have already caused significant damage, but experts warn that this could be just the beginning of a more challenging fall and winter season.