Tropical Storm Rachel Causes Extensive Damage and Flooding in Southern California
What happened
Tropical Storm Rachel was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone after making landfall in Southern California. The storm caused extensive damage and triggered flash floods in major urban centers, including Los Angeles and San Diego. The remnants of Rachel moved inland, bringing heavy rain and winds to the southwestern U.S. desert, resulting in considerable flooding across the region.
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Why it matters
The storm caused severe damage to coastal homes, rendering some structurally unsafe, and the resulting flooding strains essential water and power services. The recovery efforts across the southwestern United States are expected to require significant resources.
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Who's involved
- Los AngelesMajor urban center that sustained extensive damage and flash flooding from the storm.
- San DiegoMajor urban center that sustained extensive damage and flash flooding from the storm.
- Los Angeles Department of Water and PowerPublic utility serving Los Angeles, which is strained by storm damage and flooding.
- San Diego CountyCounty jurisdiction in California where San Diego is located.
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.
- Los Angeles Department of Water and PowerSpeculative
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power could face increased operational costs due to strain on essential water and power services.
- San Diego CountySpeculative
San Diego County may require increased public funding for disaster response and recovery.
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The entities involved
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Los Angeles
seat of Los Angeles County, and largest city in California, United States
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San Diego
seat of San Diego County, California, United States; second-largest city in California