In Death Valley, A Lake Lingers from Hurricane Hillary

Oh, right. I remember. Seems like a thousand years ago already.

Google has this refresher:

Hurricane Hilary was a large, potent Category 4 Pacific hurricane in August 2023 which brought torrential rainfall and gusty winds to the Pacific Coast of Mexico, the Baja California Peninsula and the Southwestern United States, resulting in widespread flooding and numerous mudslides.Wikipedia

Areas affected: Western MexicoRevillagigedo IslandsBaja California peninsulaWestern United States

Category: Category 4 Hurricane (SSHWS)

Date: August 16, 2023 – August 21, 2023

Damage: >$615 million (2023 USD)

Total fatalities: 2

Highest wind speed: 143 mph

Location: Baja California Peninsula

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