&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Dalila_25_july_2007_2100Z.jpg) Tropical Storm Dalila shortly after peak intensity on July 25 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | July 22, 2007 |
| Remnant low | July 27 |
| Dissipated | July 30, 2007 |
| Tropical storm | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 60 mph (95 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 995 mbar (hPa); 29.38 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 11 direct |
| Damage | Minimal |
| Areas affected | Baja California Sur, Jalisco, and Socorro Island |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2007 Pacific hurricane season | |
Tropical Storm Dalila caused flooding in western Mexico in late July 2007. The seventh tropical cyclone and the fourth named storm of the 2007 Pacific hurricane season, Dalila developed from a tropical wave located well southwest of Mexico on July 22. Initially, northeasterly shear caused the depression to remain disorganized, though by early on July 24, it was upgraded to Tropical Storm Dalila. During the next twenty-four hours, Dalila strengthened slightly further while tracking steadily northwestward, attaining peak winds of 60 mph (97 km/h) early on the following day. Shortly thereafter, Dalila either crossed or moved very close to Socorro Island on July 25. Due to decreasing sea surface temperatures, the storm slowly began to weaken, after curving west-northwestward. Early on July 27, Dalila was downgraded to a tropical depression, several hours before degenerating into a remnant low pressure area.
Despite its close passage to Socorro Island near peak intensity, no impact was reported. On the mainland of Mexico, the outer rainbands of Dalila dropped heavy rainfall, especially in Baja California Sur, Jalisco, with more than 16 inches (410 mm) of precipitation in some areas. The worst flooding occurred in Jalisco, where streets were inundated with more than 6 feet (1.8 m) of water, causing many car accidents. Additionally, 50 homes were destroyed, leaving approximately 200 people homeless. Eleven fatalities were confirmed, all of them occurred in Jalisco, most of which from drowning. Portions of Baja California Sur also experienced heavy rains from Dalila and its remnants, though no flooding was reported.