Climate · Long Beach, California · United States of America · October 10, 2026

Tropical storm warning and flooding hit 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 Tropical Storm Rachel approached. The tropical storm warning is the first for San Diego County since Hurricane Hilary in 2023.

Why it matters

Tropical storm threats to Southern California are rare and test a region unaccustomed to them.

Background

Cool Pacific waters usually weaken tropical systems before they reach California. Hurricane Hilary in 2023 brought the area's first tropical storm warning in decades.

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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