Tropical Storm Rachel Causes Widespread Damage Across Southern California
WHO:
CBS News - Akiko Fujita reported on the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Rachel.
NY Post - Officials posted “No trespassing” signs on the Long Beach boardwalk.
WHAT:
CBS News - Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson stated, "We've never seen anything like this," regarding the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Rachel.
NY Post - At least eight buildings, representing 13 addresses, were red-tagged as unsafe to enter, while another was yellow-tagged, allowing residents limited access to retrieve their belongings, according to Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson.
CBS News - Tropical Storm Rachel caused widespread devastation along the waterfront in Long Beach, California.
NY Post - The Long Beach boardwalk was destroyed and became inaccessible due to the storm.
Drudge Report - Southern California experienced strong winds, rain, and damaging coastal flooding as Rachel made landfall.
WHERE:
ABC News - Several California beaches were forced to close due to "unusually high" ocean water levels resulting from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel.
ABC News - Several Southern California coastal communities are experiencing flooding due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel.
CBS News - The storm impacted Long Beach, California.
NY Post - The Inland Empire region was also affected by the storm.
WHEN:
NY Post - The boardwalk was reported as inaccessible by Saturday evening.
WHY:
Drudge Report - The storm caused significant weather events, including strong winds and coastal flooding.
HOW:
Drudge Report - The storm made landfall, leading to the described weather conditions in Southern California.
(UPDATED October 12, 2026 04:11 UTC)
Tropical Storm Rachel has caused significant devastation, with Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson stating, "We've never seen anything like this." In response to the storm's aftermath, several California beaches have been forced to close due to "unusually high" ocean water levels. The impact of the storm is being felt across the region as communities assess the damage and safety concerns.
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(UPDATED October 12, 2026 03:13 UTC)
In Southern California, several coastal communities are facing flooding as a result of the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel. Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson reported that at least eight buildings, covering 13 addresses, have been red-tagged as unsafe to enter, while one building has been yellow-tagged, permitting limited access for residents to retrieve their belongings. The situation continues to develop as local authorities assess the impact of the storm.
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(UPDATED October 12, 2026 02:22 UTC)
Tropical Storm Rachel has caused widespread devastation along the waterfront in Long Beach, California, leading to the destruction of the boardwalk, which has now been deemed inaccessible. Officials have responded by posting "No trespassing" signs to keep people away from the affected area, as Southern California experienced strong winds, rain, and damaging coastal flooding when the storm made landfall. The impact of Rachel was also felt in the Inland Empire region, highlighting the storm's extensive reach across the area.