Key takeaways:
- The National Hurricane Center downgraded Tropical Storm Hilary to a post-tropical cyclone, but warned of continued “life-threatening” flooding and debris flows across the Southwestern United States.
- Palm Springs, California experienced record-breaking rainfall with 3.18 inches falling in a single day.
- The National Hurricane Center is urging people to take caution and be aware of the potential for further flooding and debris flows.
On Monday, the National Hurricane Center downgraded Tropical Storm Hilary to a post-tropical cyclone, but warned of continued “life-threatening” flooding and debris flows across the Southwestern United States.
The storm brought record-breaking rainfall to Palm Springs, California, with 3.18 inches falling in a single day. While coastal areas avoided the brunt of the storm, inland areas, including the Coachella Valley, were hit hard.
A wall of mud surged through California’s Sheep Canyon, carrying wood and debris along with it. The National Hurricane Center warned of “localized flooding impacts, some significant,” across northern portions of the Intermountain West into Tuesday morning.
The storm was a rare event for the California desert, which is usually characterized by dry air and chromatic sun. Most of the rain fell between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, according to National Weather Service data.
The storm has caused significant damage in the region, leaving many motorists stranded in flooded streets. The National Hurricane Center is urging people to take caution and be aware of the potential for further flooding and debris flows.
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