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Tropical Storm Rachel Causes Coastal Flooding and Building Condemnation in Long Beach

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 13
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What happened

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Tropical Storm Rachel, which intensified into a Category 3 hurricane on October 1, 2026, generated an 18-second swell that impacted the Alamitos Peninsula in Long Beach on October 9, 2026. The swell breached a wooden bulkhead because the protective sand had been stripped away. This resulted in floodwater entering side streets and eight buildings being condemned across 13 addresses in Seaside Walk. Nine properties were also ordered to evacuate.

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Why it matters

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The storm's impact demonstrated that coastal infrastructure in Southern California was not designed to handle the intensity of an El Niño season. The serial pressure from these storms is documented as a consequence of the current El Niño, increasing systemic coastal risk in the region.

Coastal storm impacts are affecting both Peninsula and Long Beach.

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  • Southern CaliforniaSpeculative

    Businesses in Southern California could face higher insurance costs due to increased storm risk.

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