Disaster · Long Beach, California · United States of America · October 9, 2026

Tropical Storm Rachel brings flooding to Southern California

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 8, 8:00 PM ET

Flooding was reported in Long Beach and Newport Beach as forecasters issued a tropical storm warning. It is the first such warning for San Diego County since Hurricane Hilary in 2023.

Why it matters

Tropical storms rarely reach Southern California, so densely populated coastal areas are less prepared for such flooding.

Background

Eastern Pacific tropical systems usually weaken over cooler waters before reaching California. Hurricane Hilary in 2023 was a rare exception that brought heavy rain to the region.

The story so far

1. Oct 9Tropical Storm Rachel brings flooding to Southern California
2. Oct 10Tropical storm warning and flooding hit Southern California
3. Oct 17Fast-moving Norte Fire burns homes in Southern California
4. Oct 18Fast-moving Norte Fire burns homes in California

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Sources

• Los Angeles Times ↗October 9, 2026

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