Dodger stadium flooded as Hurricane Hilary leaves trails of devastation in Los Angeles. Watch video
Hurricane Hilary struck Los Angeles for the first time since 1939, it left trails of devastation. An aerial view taken from a helicopter shows that the stadium for the LA Dodgers baseball team is surrounded by water from four sides though the field still appears spared.
Dodger stadium flooded
Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts told journalists that a hurricane in Southern California was most unexpected. Echoing him, San Diego National Weather Service meteorologist Elizabeth Adams said that it was for the first time that a warning for a tropical storm was issued for the West Coast of the United States.
Hurricane Hilary makes landfall in Mexico
Though the National Weather Service downgraded Hurricane Hilary before it made landfall in Mexico and swept over California, it brought heavy rainfall causing flash floods in many parts of the state. Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a hurricane warning for Southern California and made preparation related to that.
Hurricane Hilary sweeps large area
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed concerns that the storm may come back causing further damage as it may catch the people unprepared. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service has said that the tropical storm is most likely to cross Nevada on Monday.
FAQs:
Q1. When did Hurricane Hilary hit Los Angeles last time?
A1. Hurricane Hilary hit Los Angeles last time in 1939. It made landfall in Mexico this time but left trails of devastation across Southern California.
Q2. What did happen to Southern California?
A2. Hurricane Hilary brought heavy rainfall with it and caused flash floods in many parts of California before moving to Nevada.
