Rachel Brings Flooding and Damage to Southern California
Rachel Brings Flooding and Damage to Southern California
US · Published Oct 12, 2026
• Post-tropical cyclone Rachel has brought significant wind, rain, and unusually large waves to Southern California and the Southwest.
• The storm dissipated over Las Vegas after drenching the region, with an inch of rain recorded in the city by early Sunday afternoon.

Impact & Risks

The storm has caused structural damage to homes along the Southern California coast, with more than half a dozen houses declared unsafe. Residents in Long Beach have been urged to avoid the peninsula as cleanup efforts continue. In Las Vegas, heavy rainfall led to flash flooding, resulting in water rescues and submerged streets. The Pacific Ocean's elevated temperatures have contributed to higher tide levels, increasing the risk of coastal flooding. These impacts are described as unprecedented for the affected communities, highlighting the vulnerability of the region to such weather events.

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