Tropical Storm Rachel Hits Southern California Coast

Tropical Storm Rachel caused devastation along the waterfront in Long Beach, California, according to a report published early on October 12. Forecasters said the storm, which brought heavy rain and coastal flooding, had been downgraded as high winds and rain turned inward, and warned it may preview a possibly record-setting El Niño season for California.

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Tropical Storm Rachel caused devastation along the waterfront in Long Beach, California. Akiko Fujita reports and Grant Gilmore has the forecast.

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Tropical Storm Rachel devastates homes in California: "We've never seen anything like this"

Tropical Storm Rachel caused devastation along the waterfront in Long Beach, California. Akiko Fujita reports and Grant Gilmore has the forecast.

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Tropical Storm Rachel downgraded as high winds and rain turn inward

Forecasters say the storm, which brought heavy rain and coastal flooding, is a preview of what may be in store as California braces for a possibly record-setting El Niño.

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