Tropical Storm Rachel brought high surf and a risk of flooding to Southern California on October 10, 2026. Long Beach city officials ordered evacuations for some peninsula residents, temporarily closed beaches and piers, and issued a coastal flood warning. Newport Beach city officials took similar action, closing local beaches and piers while also issuing a coastal flood warning in response to the storm’s conditions.
The National Weather Service warned of dangerous surf and flood potential as the storm moved toward the region, prompting the short‑term shutdowns and evacuations.