CNN reports that former Tropical Storm Hilary has caused widespread flooding, heavy rains, and powerful gusts across parts of the western US and Mexico. The storm, which has weakened to a post-tropical cyclone, has transformed streets into raging rivers and forced residents to flee, while others remain in need of rescue. More rain is expected to fall throughout Monday and Tuesday as officials work to clean up the aftermath. Hilary made history as Nevada’s first-ever recorded tropical storm, bringing power outages, flooding, and evacuation orders as it moved up the western US. The storm broke rainfall records in Southern California, with Palm Springs receiving nearly a year’s worth of rain in just 24 hours. Death Valley and the Furnace Creek area also experienced record-breaking rainfall. NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center has confirmed that Hilary is the rainiest tropical storm system in Nevada’s history, nearly doubling the state’s previous all-time record. The storm also set rainfall records in Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. Hilary’s impact led to localized flooding in the Intermountain West, causing the closure of Interstate 10 in Palm Springs as crews worked to clear mud left by floodwaters. The storm also caused power outages in Southern California, but electricity has since been restored to most areas. The National Weather Service has warned residents in affected areas not to travel unless necessary. Flooding, mudslides, and downed trees and wires have been widely reported across Southern California, with several people requiring rescue. In Mexico, where the storm initially made landfall, power has been restored to 80% of affected customers. Los Angeles and Ventura counties also experienced considerable damage from flash flooding, rockslides, and mudslides. Schools in San Diego and Los Angeles were closed on Monday in anticipation of the storm, but are set to reopen on Tuesday. The storm’s impact varied across the Los Angeles Unified School District, with minimal damage reported. The Nye County School District in Nevada also canceled classes on Monday. Overall, Hilary’s impact has been significant, with widespread flooding and damage reported across the western US and Mexico.
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