Tropical Storm Hilary Causes Massive Flooding in Palm Springs, Cars Submerged (VIDEO)
Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall in Southern California on Sunday with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph.
Southern California was hammered by rain and strong winds as Hilary moved through the region.
Hilary caused massive flooding in Palm Springs and the surrounding area in Coachella Valley.
Palm Springs received record rainfall on Sunday.
PALM SPRINGS CITY MANAGER DECLARES LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO IMPACTS OF HURRICANE HILARY Due to unprecedented rainfall & flooding of local roadways and at least one swift water rescue, City Manager Scott Stiles has declared a local emergency due to the critically dangerous impacts.
— City of Palm Springs (@CityofPS) August 20, 2023
Streets turned into rivers and dozens of cars were submerged.
