Tropical Storm Rachel brings high tides and flooding risks to California coast
Residents along southern California braced for Tropical Storm Rachel on Friday as powerful waves damaged homes near the Mexico border.
Waves damage coastal communities
Strong surf hit Long Beach and Malibu while high tides rose above seven feet. Significant sections of the boardwalk in Long Beach crumbled under the pounding water. Several homes suffered serious structural damage from the cascading floodwaters.
Forecasters warn of continued risks
The National Weather Service expected the system to make landfall early Sunday near the border. Officials distributed sandbags to people living in vulnerable areas before the storm peaked. Flooding hazards were predicted to remain high through the weekend morning.
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