Tropical Storm Rachel Floods Palm Springs Roads

Tropical Storm Rachel brought heavy rain overnight across the Palm Springs valley, California, causing flooded roads and travel impacts as drivers faced closures and standing water, according to KESQ. Officials warned motorists to use caution while road conditions changed.

KESQ reported that several roads were closed or affected by flood waters throughout the valley. The affected areas included N Indian Canyon, N Gene Autry, and E Vista Chino through the WASH.

According to KESQ, N Indian Canyon was closed between Garnet and Sunrise Parkway through the WASH. N Gene Autry was closed between E Via Escuela and Salvia through the WASH.

KESQ reported that E Vista Chino was closed between Clubhouse View Drive and Carmela Drive through the WASH. Dinah Shore Drive westbound was also closed from Date Palm Drive to Cathedral Canyon Drive.

Additional impacts reported by KESQ included standing water on Ramon Road between Avenida Juarez and Ximino Avenue, with barricades placed at Ramon Road and Date Palm Drive.

KESQ reported lane impacts on Vista Chino from Desert Princess Drive to Landau Boulevard in both directions. Landau Boulevard also had a No. 2 lane impact from Vista Chino to Ramon Road.

Other flooded or closed locations listed by KESQ included Jefferson and Fred Waring, Avenue 50 east of Washington, Highway 111 at Monroe eastward, Fred Waring Drive at Monroe, and Avenue 48 west of Monroe.

KESQ said it was continuing to monitor road conditions and would update information as additional closures or flooded road issues were reported.