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Archived story · published October 12, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

World · October 12, 2026

Dramatic moment driver trapped on top of her car after Tropical Storm Rachel hit Las Vegas

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Tropical Storm Rachel and its remnants have caused significant damage and casualties across the U.S. Southwest and Mexico's Pacific coast. In Las Vegas, heavy rainfall shattered previous records, leading to widespread flooding and dramatic water rescues, including a woman trapped atop her vehicle. Meanwhile, in Mexico's Baja California, flooding and landslides have resulted in at least five deaths and several missing persons. Southern California also experienced severe coastal damage, particularly in Long Beach, where powerful waves destroyed beachfront properties and a historic boardwalk.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Tropical Storm Rachel caused widespread flooding in the Las Vegas area.
  • A woman in Las Vegas was rescued after being stranded on top of her car due to floodwaters.
  • The storm and its remnants resulted in record-breaking rainfall in Las Vegas.
  • Flooding occurred along Mexico’s Pacific coast, specifically in Baja California.
  • Powerful waves from the storm damaged beachfront homes and infrastructure in Long Beach, California.

Reported by only some outlets

  • At least five people died in Ensenada, Baja California, due to flooding from Rachel’s remnants.
  • Eight buildings in Long Beach were red-tagged as unsafe to enter after the storm.
  • 32 people, including 13 minors and several foreign nationals, were rescued via helicopter from an orphanage camp in Mexico.
  • Tropical Storm Trudy has recently formed in the Pacific Ocean.
  • The death toll from the combined effects of Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel reached six in Mexico.

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