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September 5–6, 2004 – High surf from Hurricane Howard hit the southern California coastline with 6 to 12 ft (1.8 to 3.7 m) waves, which led to more than 1,000 lifeguard rescues over the busy Labor Day Weekend. [32] September 20, 2004 – The remnants of Hurricane Javier dropped 0.08 in (2.0 mm) of rainfall at Needles. [33]
The storms caused record-breaking rainfall totals to be observed in multiple areas, as well as the declaration of states of emergency in multiple counties in Southern California. [3] [4] Wind gusts of hurricane force were observed in San Francisco, along with wind gusts reaching over 100 miles per hour (160 km/h) in the Sierra Nevada.
All of this extreme weather has hit California in the past several weeks, showcasing the state’s particular vulnerability to major weather disasters. Strong storms Tuesday produced waves that forecasters said could reach 35 feet (10.7 meters) around Santa Cruz. The National Weather Service issued a high surf warning until early evening ...
Some parts of Mexico and California could see a year’s worth of rain and flash flooding as Cateigry 3 hurricane approaches Hurricane Hilary live updates: Storm could bring ‘catastrophic ...
No hurricane has ever made landfall in California. A tropical storm has not hit the state since 1939 . Last September, Tropical Storm Kay nearly made landfall over the state and brought some rains.
The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest-performing models to help make its forecasts. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY.
Hurricane Hilary caused four fatalities in Mexico during its passage, all related to people in vehicles. One occurred in Santa Rosalía in Baja California Sur, when floodwaters breached a protection wall, sweeping away a vehicle, with four of the occupants rescued. There was a traffic accident in Tijuana that led to a death and an injury.
Some parts of Mexico and California could see a year’s worth of rain and flash flooding Hurricane Hilary live updates: Category 4 storm aimed at Southern California threatens year’s rain in ...