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Storm Rachel batters California, brings flooding to Las Vegas

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October 12, 2026 • 04:12 PM
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Large waves from the post-tropical cyclone battered homes in Long Beach, and brought flooding to parts of Las Vegas near the famed Strip.

Storm Rachel batters California, brings flooding to Las Vegas

Large waves from Post-Tropical Cyclone Rachel battered homes across Southern California over the weekend, leaving some properties at risk of collapse. Rachel also brought flash flooding to Las Vegas near the Strip. Water was knee-deep in some places.

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