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Flash floods, hail, even suspected tornadoes tear through 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.

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Las Vegas Los Angeles Malibu

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Carter Evans PERSON · 1× Las Vegas GPE · 1× Los Angeles GPE · 1× Malibu GPE · 1× Rob Marciano PERSON · 1×

Narrative

Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the surrounding areas face threats of flash floods, large hail and tornadoes, an extremely rare occurrence in that region.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-23
🔮 Carter Evans reports from Malibu and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
2026-10-23 · CBS News
Flash floods, hail, even suspected tornadoes tear through Arizona, Nevada, Southern California · assertive framing

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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
Angeles → surround → region
Carter Evans reports from Malibu and Rob Marciano has the forecast. asserted
Marciano → report → forecast
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