Drivers, Residents Being Rescued in Wrightwood as Slides, Floods Cut Them Off During Storm

Christmas Storm Wreaks Havoc Across RivCo

The Christmas storm predicted to create widespread hazards, including flood risks, pushed into the Inland Empire Wednesday, generating moderate rainfall that hampered travel in some spots but did not immediately result in road closures or other obstructions. The “Pineapple Express” atmospheric river triggered widespread precipitation in the predawn hours Wednesday, prompting the National Weather Service to post a Flash Flood Advisory for the wes…

Wrightwood residents told to shelter in place as storm runoff inundates town, closes Highway 2ood as slides, floods cut them off during storm

Wrightwood residents were urged to remain in their homes on Wednesday, Dec. 24, as a powerful storm unleashed floodwaters and mudslides that threatened to overwhelm the San Gabriel Mountains community. Some residents had no choice but to stay put. Video posted on X by the San Bernardino County Fire Department showed runoff roaring past homes. “Due to mud and debris flow in the area, the community of Wrightwood is advised to shelter in place,” sa…

Drivers, residents being rescued in Wrightwood as slides, floods cut them off during storm

San Bernardino County firefighters on Wednesday morning, Dec. 24, were rescuing motorists and residents in the Wrightwood area who were cut off by mudflows and fast-moving water that made Highway 2 impassable. There were no immediate reports of injuries requiring hospitalization, said Chris Prater, a Fire Department spokesman. It was unclear how many people were affected or whether they were in any immediate danger. The slides across roads and H…

Motorists, residents being rescued in Wrightwood as slides, floods cut them off

There were no immediate reports of injuries requiring hospitalization, said Chris Prater, a Fire Department spokesman.