Isaias and Rachel Bring Flooding and Damage to U.S.
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias and Post-Tropical Cyclone Rachel are causing widespread impacts across the United States. Isaias, which made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane near Destin, Florida, has left a trail of destruction, including power outages for over 356,000 customers in southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. Meanwhile, Rachel has brought significant coastal flooding and high waves to Southern California, with water levels reaching 1.5 feet above predictions. In western North Carolina, heavy rainfall from Isaias has caused rivers to overflow, leading to flash flooding and landslides. Tornadoes are also possible in parts of Virginia and North Carolina, while dangerous surf and rip currents are expected along the Gulf and southeastern Atlantic coasts. The storms have caused at least four fatalities and significant property damage, including structurally unsafe homes in Long Beach, California. (Source time: 2026-10-11T16:44:46-04:00)
