00:00Powerful ocean waves smashed through California beachfront homes, sending seawater straight into living rooms.
00:06The damage unfolded in Long Beach as Tropical Storm Rachel battered Southern California's coastline.
00:12Windows and doors were breached.
00:13Protective barriers failed.
00:15And inspectors declared multiple structures unsafe to enter.
00:19The storm had made landfall in northern Baja California, Mexico.
00:23But its coastal impacts extended far beyond the landfall area.
00:27Waves reached about 17 feet at Point Sur.
00:30While other northern California locations recorded waves exceeding 16 feet.
00:34In Long Beach, crews rushed to reinforce sand barriers as residents faced displacement.
00:39And damaged waterfront properties.
00:41The impacts extended inland too.
00:44With rock slides and flash flooding closing roads in San Clemente.
00:47And heavy rain contributing to flooding in Nevada and Utah.
00:51Officials also maintained coastal precautions.
00:54Including temporary closures at Newport and Balboa Piers and the Wedge.
00:57With dangerous surf and rip currents remaining a concern.
01:01Authorities urged people to stay away from hazardous beach areas.
01:05Disclosure.
01:05This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced.
01:08Using AI-assisted tools.
