Pacific coast flooding and storms affecting Baja California, Guerrero, and Jalisco
The latest in this situation
- Storms are now affecting Jalisco in addition to Guerrero and Baja California.
- Flooding occurred along Mexico’s Pacific coast on October 13, 2026.
- Governor deployed 14,000 personnel to assist in Baja California following extreme tropical weather damage.
- Extreme tropical weather caused widespread damage in Baja California and Guerrero.
How it started
Tropical Storms Cause Widespread Damage Across Mexico's Pacific Coast
What happened
Extreme tropical weather caused widespread damage across Baja California and Guerrero, with storms now also affecting Jalisco. Hurricane Simon, which weakened to a Category 2 storm, slammed communities between the Sierra Madre and the ocean. The storms led to two deaths in Mexico, including a 71-year-old man in Chilpancingo, Guerrero, and a young girl in Baja California.
From sun-sentinel.com, wsls.com
Why it matters
The storms caused significant damage, including downed trees and electricity poles, blocked roads, and flooding in coastal towns, such as the major seaport of Acapulco. The region is experiencing a record hurricane year in the eastern Pacific, with experts citing El Niño and climate change as factors fueling stronger, longer-lasting storms.
From latimes.com, sun-sentinel.com, wsls.com
Who's involved
- Baja CaliforniaState of Baja California, which experienced damage from Tropical Storm Rachel and has a governor, Marina del Pilar
- GuerreroState of Guerrero, where a man died after a wall collapsed in the capital, Chilpancingo
- JaliscoState of Jalisco, which is currently being affected by the ongoing storms
- Marina del PilarMarina del Pilar, the governor of Baja California who reported missing persons
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Baja CaliforniaSpeculative
Coastal infrastructure and operations in Baja California might face costs due to widespread damage from Tropical Storm Rachel.
- JaliscoSpeculative
The state of Jalisco might see a drop in tourism revenue due to direct damage caused by the storms.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Tropical weather damage may disrupt Tijuana's infrastructureTropical weather damage may disrupt Tijuana's infrastructure and local commercePossible
- Tropical weather may challenge DHS operations in GuerreroTropical weather could severely challenge DHS's border security operations in GuerreroPossible
- Tropical storm damage may disrupt Mexicali's commerce hubTropical storm damage may disrupt supply chains in MexicaliPossible
- Tropical weather may disrupt Sinaloa Cartel's smuggling routes in Baja CaliforniaTropical weather may disrupt Sinaloa Cartel's smuggling routes in Baja CaliforniaPossible
- Tropical weather damage may require Marina del Pilar to coordinate relief effortsMarina del Pilar may need to coordinate relief efforts following tropical storm damagePossible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Storms are now affecting Jalisco in addition to Guerrero and Baja California.1 source
- Flooding occurred along Mexico’s Pacific coast on October 13, 2026.Sub-event
- Governor deployed 14,000 personnel to assist in Baja California following extreme tropical weather damage.Sub-event
Tropical weather causes widespread damage across Baja California and Guerrero.1 source
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The entities involved
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Baja California
state of Mexico
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Guerrero
state in Mexico
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