HURRICANE

Tropical Storm Hilary pummels Western US

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Palm Springs Police Officers look for unhoused people in the washes to warn them of flash floods due to Tropical Storm Hilary in Palm Springs, Calif., on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
Palm Springs Police Officers look for unhoused people in the washes to warn them of flash floods due to Tropical Storm Hilary in Palm Springs, Calif., on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
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Jeff Larsen, left, and Robbie Jones watch cars drive on flooded streets during Tropical Storm Hilary in Palm Springs, Calif., on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
Jeff Larsen, left, and Robbie Jones watch cars drive on flooded streets during Tropical Storm Hilary in Palm Springs, Calif., on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
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Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Hilary causes a downpour in Cathedral City, Calif., on August 20, 2023.
Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Hilary causes a downpour in Cathedral City, Calif., on August 20, 2023.
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Simi Valley resident Juan Rolar watches as the water rises in the Arroyo Simi Greenway near Rancho Simi Community Park off Erringer Road in Simi Valley on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
Simi Valley resident Juan Rolar watches as the water rises in the Arroyo Simi Greenway near Rancho Simi Community Park off Erringer Road in Simi Valley on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
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The Arroyo Simi Greenway near Rancho Simi Community Park off Erringer Road in Simi Valley flows swiftly on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
The Arroyo Simi Greenway near Rancho Simi Community Park off Erringer Road in Simi Valley flows swiftly on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
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A vehicle splashes up water during heavy rains from Hurricane Hilary, on Park Avenue, in Victorville, California, on August 20, 2023. Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm but was still likely to bring flooding to the region.
A vehicle splashes up water during heavy rains from Hurricane Hilary, on Park Avenue, in Victorville, California, on August 20, 2023. Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm but was still likely to bring flooding to the region.
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More than an inch of rain fell in the Victorville Area in the 24-hour period ending Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, according to the National Weather Service.
More than an inch of rain fell in the Victorville Area in the 24-hour period ending Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, according to the National Weather Service.
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A resident checks the floodwaters surrounding his home during a downpour in Palmdale, Calif., as Tropical Storm Hilary moves into the area on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (
A resident checks the floodwaters surrounding his home during a downpour in Palmdale, Calif., as Tropical Storm Hilary moves into the area on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (
Richard Vogel, AP
A man walks past empty vendor stands on Venice Beach, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Los Angeles.
A man walks past empty vendor stands on Venice Beach, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Ryan Sun, AP
A vehicle splashes up water during heavy rains from Hurricane Hilary, on Park Avenue, in Victorville, California, on August 20, 2023. Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm but was still likely to bring flooding to the region.
A vehicle splashes up water during heavy rains from Hurricane Hilary, on Park Avenue, in Victorville, California, on August 20, 2023. Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm but was still likely to bring flooding to the region.
Jose Quintero / Daily Press
Road conditions got slippery out on Buttemere Road in Phelan and other areas in the High Desert on Aug. 20, 2023, as tropical storm Hilary rolled into the region.
Road conditions got slippery out on Buttemere Road in Phelan and other areas in the High Desert on Aug. 20, 2023, as tropical storm Hilary rolled into the region.
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People walk along Venice Beach in the rain, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Los Angeles.
People walk along Venice Beach in the rain, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Ryan Sun, AP
Border lines are shorter than normal the day Tropical Storm Hilary is expected to arrive Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023 in Tijuana, Baja, California.
Border lines are shorter than normal the day Tropical Storm Hilary is expected to arrive Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023 in Tijuana, Baja, California.
Ana Ramirez, AP
Local resident Cameron Filer shields his dog "Socks" with a full body rain coat as they walk home under a light rain across the Waterfront Park downtown San Diego, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
Local resident Cameron Filer shields his dog "Socks" with a full body rain coat as they walk home under a light rain across the Waterfront Park downtown San Diego, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
Damian Dovarganes, AP
A vehicle engulfed in water drives through a flooded freeway entrance in Palmdale, Calif. as a tropical storm moves into the area on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
A vehicle engulfed in water drives through a flooded freeway entrance in Palmdale, Calif. as a tropical storm moves into the area on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
Richard Vogel, AP
A worker walks past a fallen tree blocking Pico Boulevard, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Los Angeles.
A worker walks past a fallen tree blocking Pico Boulevard, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Ryan Sun, AP
A flock of pelicans flies past power lines in Carlsbad, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
A flock of pelicans flies past power lines in Carlsbad, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
Damian Dovarganes, AP
Flooding is seen on Interstate 5 near Valencia, California, where traffic was nearly at a standstill on Aug. 20, 2023.
Flooding is seen on Interstate 5 near Valencia, California, where traffic was nearly at a standstill on Aug. 20, 2023.
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People walk in the rain, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Los Angeles.
People walk in the rain, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Ryan Sun, AP
A motorist checks his phone in the rain at a rest stop in Oceanside, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
A motorist checks his phone in the rain at a rest stop in Oceanside, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
Damian Dovarganes, AP
The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is seen under heavy rain in Pendleton, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is seen under heavy rain in Pendleton, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
Damian Dovarganes, AP
A child plays in the rain, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Los Angeles.
A child plays in the rain, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Ryan Sun, AP
A vehicle splashes through puddles along a street starting to flood in the Van Nuys section of Los Angeles as a tropical storm moves into the area on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
A vehicle splashes through puddles along a street starting to flood in the Van Nuys section of Los Angeles as a tropical storm moves into the area on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
Richard Vogel, AP
A vehicle makes its way through a flooded street in a suburban area of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles as a tropical storm moves into the area on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
A vehicle makes its way through a flooded street in a suburban area of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles as a tropical storm moves into the area on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
Richard Vogel, AP
Surfers ride waves at Doheny State Park Beach in Dana Point, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
Surfers ride waves at Doheny State Park Beach in Dana Point, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
Damian Dovarganes, AP
Surfers ride waves off Doheny State Park Beach in Dana Point, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
Surfers ride waves off Doheny State Park Beach in Dana Point, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
Damian Dovarganes, AP
Residents wait in line to fill up their sandbags ahead of Hurricane Hilary, in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.
Residents wait in line to fill up their sandbags ahead of Hurricane Hilary, in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.
Damian Dovarganes, AP
Residents Yuya Jakeguchi and his wife, Nozomi, load sandbags on to the back of their truck ahead of Hurricane Hilary in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.
Residents Yuya Jakeguchi and his wife, Nozomi, load sandbags on to the back of their truck ahead of Hurricane Hilary in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.
Damian Dovarganes, AP
A boy flies his jet kite in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. Hurricane Hilary roared toward Mexico’s Baja California peninsula late Saturday as a downgraded but still dangerous hurricane.
A boy flies his jet kite in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. Hurricane Hilary roared toward Mexico’s Baja California peninsula late Saturday as a downgraded but still dangerous hurricane.
Damian Dovarganes, AP
The USS Spruance (DDG-111) departs San Diego Bay, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. Forecasters say Hurricane Hilary could produce potentially catastrophic flooding across San Diego County this weekend.
The USS Spruance (DDG-111) departs San Diego Bay, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. Forecasters say Hurricane Hilary could produce potentially catastrophic flooding across San Diego County this weekend.
Nelvin C. Cepeda, AP
Ryan Guastafson, in downtown San Diego's East Village, hopes to raise enough cash to pay for a room south of the border in Tijuana, Mexico, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. Guastafson has been living on the streets for the past three months. Forecasters say Hurricane Hilary could produce potentially catastrophic flooding across San Diego County this weekend.
Ryan Guastafson, in downtown San Diego's East Village, hopes to raise enough cash to pay for a room south of the border in Tijuana, Mexico, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. Guastafson has been living on the streets for the past three months. Forecasters say Hurricane Hilary could produce potentially catastrophic flooding across San Diego County this weekend.
Nelvin C. Cepeda, AP
The USS Spruance (DDG-111) departs San Diego Bay, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. Forecasters say Hurricane Hilary could produce potentially catastrophic flooding across San Diego County this weekend.
The USS Spruance (DDG-111) departs San Diego Bay, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. Forecasters say Hurricane Hilary could produce potentially catastrophic flooding across San Diego County this weekend.
Nelvin C. Cepeda, AP
A beachgoer sits in the calm ahead of an approaching Hurricane Hilary, at San Diego's Mission Beach, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.
A beachgoer sits in the calm ahead of an approaching Hurricane Hilary, at San Diego's Mission Beach, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.
Nelvin C. Cepeda, AP
The USS Halsey (DDG-97) departs San Diego Bay, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, ahead of Hurricane Hilary.
The USS Halsey (DDG-97) departs San Diego Bay, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, ahead of Hurricane Hilary.
Nelvin C. Cepeda, AP
The USS Nimitz (CVN 68) departs San Diego Bay, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Mission Beach, in San Diego, ahead of Hurricane Hilary.
The USS Nimitz (CVN 68) departs San Diego Bay, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Mission Beach, in San Diego, ahead of Hurricane Hilary.
Nelvin C. Cepeda, AP
Joggers run in the calm before an approaching Hurricane Hilary, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in the Mission Beach neighborhood of San Diego.
Joggers run in the calm before an approaching Hurricane Hilary, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in the Mission Beach neighborhood of San Diego.
Nelvin C. Cepeda, AP
A woman runs through the rain on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. As Hurricane Hilary approaches, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo activated 100 National Guard troops to Southern Nevada, late Friday.
A woman runs through the rain on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. As Hurricane Hilary approaches, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo activated 100 National Guard troops to Southern Nevada, late Friday.
Steve Marcus, AP
Casey Gabriele and his wife, Sabina Gabriele, of Colorado Springs, Colo., cross Sixth Street with their daughter Sylwia, 7, during a break in the rain in downtown Las Vegas, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, as Hurricane Hilary approaches the U.S., West Coast. The couple were taking photos downtown after being married at the Little Church of the West.
Casey Gabriele and his wife, Sabina Gabriele, of Colorado Springs, Colo., cross Sixth Street with their daughter Sylwia, 7, during a break in the rain in downtown Las Vegas, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, as Hurricane Hilary approaches the U.S., West Coast. The couple were taking photos downtown after being married at the Little Church of the West.
Steve Marcus, AP
The sun sets over the Long Beach International Gateway ahead of Hurricane Hilary in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.
The sun sets over the Long Beach International Gateway ahead of Hurricane Hilary in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.
Damian Dovarganes, AP
A sailboat prepares to dock as the sun sets over the Long Beach International Gateway ahead of Hurricane Hilary in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.
A sailboat prepares to dock as the sun sets over the Long Beach International Gateway ahead of Hurricane Hilary in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.
Damian Dovarganes, AP
People party aboard Harbor Breeze Cruises' luxury dining yacht, Sir Winston, past The RMS Queen Mary ship, ahead of Hurricane Hilary's expected landfall in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.
People party aboard Harbor Breeze Cruises' luxury dining yacht, Sir Winston, past The RMS Queen Mary ship, ahead of Hurricane Hilary's expected landfall in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.
Damian Dovarganes, AP
The RMS Queen Mary ship is seen at dusk ahead of Hurricane Hilary's expected landfall in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.
The RMS Queen Mary ship is seen at dusk ahead of Hurricane Hilary's expected landfall in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.
Damian Dovarganes, AP
Geese enjoy the puddles of water in the parking area at Rancho Simi Community Park off Royal Avenue and Thompson Lane in Simi Valley on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
Geese enjoy the puddles of water in the parking area at Rancho Simi Community Park off Royal Avenue and Thompson Lane in Simi Valley on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
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Several streets near Doris Davies Park, in Victorville, California, were closed off due to flooding on August 20, 2023. Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm but was still likely to bring flooding to the region.
Several streets near Doris Davies Park, in Victorville, California, were closed off due to flooding on August 20, 2023. Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm but was still likely to bring flooding to the region.
Jose Quintero / Daily Press
Several streets near Doris Davies Park, in Victorville, California, were closed off due to flooding on August 20, 2023. Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm but was still likely to bring flooding to the region.
Several streets near Doris Davies Park, in Victorville, California, were closed off due to flooding on August 20, 2023. Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm but was still likely to bring flooding to the region.
Jose Quintero / Daily Press
Several streets near Doris Davies Park, in Victorville, California, were closed off due to flooding on August 20, 2023. Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm but was still likely to bring flooding to the region.
Several streets near Doris Davies Park, in Victorville, California, were closed off due to flooding on August 20, 2023. Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm but was still likely to bring flooding to the region.
Jose Quintero / Daily Press
Several streets near Doris Davies Park, in Victorville, California, were closed off due to flooding on August 20, 2023. Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm but was still likely to bring flooding to the region.
Several streets near Doris Davies Park, in Victorville, California, were closed off due to flooding on August 20, 2023. Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm but was still likely to bring flooding to the region.
Jose Quintero / Daily Press
Several streets near Doris Davies Park, in Victorville, California, were closed off due to flooding on August 20, 2023. Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm but was still likely to bring flooding to the region.
Several streets near Doris Davies Park, in Victorville, California, were closed off due to flooding on August 20, 2023. Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm but was still likely to bring flooding to the region.
Jose Quintero / Daily Press
Several streets near Doris Davies Park, in Victorville, California, were closed off due to flooding on August 20, 2023. Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm but was still likely to bring flooding to the region.
Several streets near Doris Davies Park, in Victorville, California, were closed off due to flooding on August 20, 2023. Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm but was still likely to bring flooding to the region.
Jose Quintero / Daily Press
Several streets near Doris Davies Park, in Victorville, California, were closed off due to flooding on August 20, 2023. Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm but was still likely to bring flooding to the region.
Several streets near Doris Davies Park, in Victorville, California, were closed off due to flooding on August 20, 2023. Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm but was still likely to bring flooding to the region.
Jose Quintero / Daily Press