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Tropical Storm Rachel causes coastal flooding and damage in Southern California
Tropical Storm Rachel and El Niño-driven conditions have caused significant coastal damage and flooding across Southern California. In Long Beach, destructive waves breached the historic boardwalk on the Alamitos Peninsula, leading to mandatory evacuations for residents on the 6400 and 6500 blocks of Seaside Walk. City inspectors red-tagged eight buildings across 13 addresses, declaring them unsafe to enter, while one additional structure received a yellow tag.
In Newport Beach, unusually high ocean levels and heavy surf prompted a local emergency declaration. Authorities closed the Newport Pier, Balboa Pier, and the Wedge to the public to ensure safety, though some areas began reopening as conditions improved.
The National Weather Service warned of significant coastal flooding risks for south-facing Los Angeles County beaches, with tide levels expected to reach approximately 8 feet during high tide. While Rachel made landfall in northern Baja California on Saturday night, its remnants continued to bring heavy rain and dangerous surf to the region. In the interior, remnants of the storm caused record-breaking rainfall in parts of the Southwest, including Las Vegas, where Sunday's precipitation tied a historical October record.
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Baja California · Long Beach · National Hurricane Center · National Weather Service · Newport Beach · Rex Richardson · Tropical Storm Rachel
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The National Weather Service expects significant coastal flooding on south-facing Los Angeles County beaches on Sunday morning. www.europesays.com · thebeltwayreport.com · internewscast.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Anticipated tide levels are expected to reach approximately 8 feet during the Sunday morning high tide. thebeltwayreport.com · www.europesays.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A tropical storm watch remains in effect for San Diego County. www.europesays.com · www.travelinglifestyle.net
- [● 8 SOURCES] Long Beach issued a mandatory evacuation order for residents on the 6400 and 6500 blocks of Seaside Walk. www.europesays.com · thebeltwayreport.com · internewscast.com · tribunadelabahia.com.mx · www.kurir.rs · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Newport Beach declared a local emergency to assist in obtaining additional resources. 6abc.com · abc13.com · abc7chicago.com · thegardenmagazine.com · weisradio.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Tropical Storm Rachel made landfall in northern Baja California on Saturday night. www.europesays.com · 6abc.com · thegardenmagazine.com · weisradio.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Eight structures in Long Beach were red-tagged as unsafe due to storm damage. thebeltwayreport.com · internewscast.com · www.kurir.rs · wrenews.com · laopinion.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Newport Beach closed the Newport Pier, Balboa Pier, and the Wedge for public safety. 6abc.com · abc13.com · abc7chicago.com · thegardenmagazine.com · weisradio.com