Severe Waves and Floods Cause Damage on California Coasts
Extreme weather and giant waves hitting the southern California coast have caused destruction to homes, while Las Vegas broke its October rainfall record.
Driven by the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel, extreme weather in southern California has caused floods and giant waves in coastal areas, leaving behind material damage.
Damage and Destruction in Coastal Areas
Coastal communities in southern California have begun damage assessment and repair efforts following the extreme weather that hit over the weekend.
Severe waves battered beachfront homes, destroying a boardwalk and forcing residents to flee to safer areas.
Precautions in Long Beach and Newport Beach
As a result of the damage in Long Beach, at least nine buildings were declared unsafe and closed to entry, preventing displaced residents from retrieving their belongings.
The city of Newport Beach declared a local emergency, temporarily closing piers to the public due to above-normal waves.
Rainfall Record in Las Vegas
According to US National Weather Service data, as streets flooded in Las Vegas, the city broke its daily October rainfall record with 2.74 centimeters measured by Sunday morning.
It is stated that these adverse weather events in the region are a harbinger of the storms that the historical El Nino process developing in the Pacific Ocean will bring in the winter months.