# Flooding hits Southern California, Las Vegas Strip

> Newport Beach declares emergency as Southern California floods.
- Title: Flooding hits Southern California, Las Vegas Strip | Shortify
- Summary: Newport Beach declares emergency as Southern California floods. Newport Beach declared a local emergency after flooding from Tropical Storm Rachel inundated…
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- Source: Straight Arrow — https://san.com/cc/flooding-hits-southern-california-las-vegas-strip-as-newport-beach-declares-emergency
- Published: 2026-10-12T11:05:40+00:00
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- Topics: tropical storm, southern california, newport beach, las vegas, coastal flooding, emergency declaration, news, politics, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Newport Beach declared a local emergency after flooding from Tropical Storm Rachel inundated streets, prompting beach closures and road blockages through Tuesday.