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Hurricane Hilary Hits Southern California, Flooding Cities and Prompting Rescues

  • Hurricane Hilary rapidly intensified into a Category 4 storm before downgrading to a tropical storm and hitting Southern California, causing what is possibly the first tropical storm landfall in 84 years.
  • The storm brought deadly flooding and damage in Mexico before moving into California, breaking rainfall records in Los Angeles and prompting evacuations, rescues, and emergency declarations.
  • Millions were under flash flood warnings in Southern California and neighboring southwestern states, with extensive flooding reported along with power outages, road closures, stranded vehicles, and mudslides.
  • Additional tropical storms Franklin, Emily, Gert, and Harold formed within days in the Atlantic basin while Hilary was hitting the region.
  • Officials and residents continue assessing damage, working to restore services, and monitoring for potential additional flooding or mudslides as Hilary dissipates over Idaho.
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