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Flooding hits Southern California, Las Vegas Strip
Newport Beach declares emergency as Southern California floods.
In brief
Newport Beach declares emergency as Southern California floods. Newport Beach declared a local emergency after flooding from Tropical Storm Rachel inundated streets, prompting beach closures and road blockages through Tuesday. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Flooding hits Southern California
Parts of Southern California are still dealing with widespread flooding Monday as heavy rain sends water rushing through streets near the Las Vegas Strip.
Tropical Storm Rachel makes landfall
Tropical Storm Rachel made landfall Saturday in Baja California, sending powerful swells toward Southern California.
El Niño-enhanced flooding
Combined with an El Niño-enhanced Kelvin wave, the storm has contributed to unusually high surf and coastal flooding.
Newport Beach declares emergency
Newport Beach officials declared a local emergency after powerful waves flooded streets since Friday, closing all beaches and piers until further notice.
Long Beach damage
In Long Beach, powerful waves damaged a waterfront boardwalk and flooded oceanfront properties, with several buildings declared unsafe.
Las Vegas flash flooding
Heavy rain associated with Rachel’s remnants triggered flash flooding in Las Vegas, sending water rushing through streets near the LINQ Promenade.
Roads blocked by flooding
Floodwaters have blocked roads in coastal Southern California and as far inland as Las Vegas, leaving some drivers stranded in standing water.
Flood warning extends through Tuesday
A coastal flood warning for Orange County remains in effect through Tuesday afternoon with forecasters warning of continued high surf and flash flood threats.
What matters most
Newport Beach declared a local emergency after flooding from Tropical Storm Rachel inundated streets, prompting beach closures and road blockages through Tuesday.
