Flash floods, hail, even suspected tornadoes tear through Arizona, Nevada, Southern California

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Flash floods, hail, even suspected tornadoes tear through Arizona, Nevada, Southern California. (2026, October 22). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-floods-hail-suspected-tornadoes-arizona-nevada-southern-california/

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Flash floods, large hail, and suspected tornadoes are affecting Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and nearby areas in Arizona, Nevada, and Southern California. Nearly 30 million people are within the storm zone. Carter Evans reports from Malibu while Rob Marciano provides the weather forecast.

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On October 22, 2026, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and surrounding areas in Arizona, Nevada, and Southern California faced severe threats of flash floods, large hail, and suspected tornadoes, an extremely rare occurrence in that region. Nearly 30 million people were affected by the storm zone. CBS News reported from Malibu with Carter Evans and Rob Marciano provided the forecast.

Written for “Severe Weather Hits Southwest Usa” on 2026-10-23, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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Arizona storms topple trees and bring golf ball-sized hail in possible tornado different event · 95%

The Guardian

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“The first article focuses on storms in central Arizona, while the second article covers a broader region including Arizona, Nevada, and Southern California.”

Tornado suspected of touching down in SoCal as investigators race to scene different event · 95%

New York Post

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“Article A specifically mentions a potential tornado near San Clemente Golf Course, while Article B discusses broader weather threats across Arizona, Nevada, and Southern California.”

Monster hailstones smash windows and cars as rare tornado threat grips Arizona different event · 75%

The Independent

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“While both articles describe severe weather events affecting Arizona, ARTICLE A focuses specifically on central and northern Arizona with golf-ball-sized hail and tornado threats from late Tuesday to Wednesday, whereas ARTICLE B mentions a broader area including Nevada and Southern California, indicating potentially different specific occurrences.”

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Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the surrounding areas face threats of flash floods, large hail and tornadoes, an extremely rare occurrence in that region. asserted

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Carter Evans reports from Malibu and Rob Marciano has the forecast. asserted

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Flash floods, hail, even suspected tornadoes tear through Arizona, Nevada, Southern California

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