Tropical Storm Rachel to bring heavy rain and flooding to Southwest US
Tropical Storm Rachel to bring heavy rain and flooding to Southwest US
US · Published Oct 9, 2026
• Tropical Storm Rachel is weakening in the Eastern Pacific but is expected to bring heavy rain and flash flooding to the southwestern United States this weekend.
• The storm's moisture plume will spread across Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah, with rainfall beginning Saturday and intensifying Sunday.

Impact & Risks

The storm's moisture could lead to flash flooding in urban areas like Las Vegas and Phoenix, as well as in desert and mountainous regions. Flooding may disrupt travel, close roads, and cause isolated power outages. Mountain snow in northern states could create hazardous conditions. Southern California cities like Los Angeles and San Diego may experience heavy rain, though they are not currently under the higher-end flood threat.

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