Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas

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What happened

Large waves from the post-tropical cyclone battered homes in Long Beach, and brought flooding to parts of Las Vegas near the famed Strip.

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  • Reported by BBC Science and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:12:57 UTC.

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