US EditionMudslides Damage Homes, Bury Roads and Cars in Southern California
Heavy rains caused over 1.4 inches of rainfall in hours, triggering flash floods and mudslides that closed multiple roads and damaged homes, with rescue operations ongoing.
- On September 18, 2025, heavy thunderstorms caused flash floods and mudslides in San Bernardino County impacting Oak Glen, Forest Falls, and Potato Canyon.
- Heavy rainfall resulted from humid air linked to the remnants of Tropical Storm Mario mixing with warm afternoon sunshine, which contributed to rapid runoff and debris flows on areas previously damaged by wildfires.
- Mudslides blocked roads such as Valley of the Falls Drive at Highway 38, stranded about 10 people in multiple vehicles, and damaged homes across several communities as crews conducted rescues.
- Rain gauges near Forest Falls recorded up to 1.77 inches of rain in one hour, prompting a flash flood warning for the county until 8 p.m., and meteorologist Gonsalves called it "a very intense rainfall rate."
- No injuries were reported as of Friday morning, but officials planned damage assessments and urged residents to stay off roads and monitor weather and closures while concerns remain for localized flooding.
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Mudslide buries houses and cars after heavy rain in California
A huge mudslide has swept through several California neighborhoods, with houses and cars buried following heavy rain that battered the state. Aerial footage taken on Friday (19 September) shows mud plowing into properties in the tiny mountain communities of Forest Falls, Oak Glen and Potato Canyon in San Bernardino County. Authorities confirmed that no one has been injured and there are no reports of missing people. They added that they have res…
Mudslides damage homes, bury roads and cars in Southern California
Deep mudslides and flash flooding hit Southern California after drenching thunderstorms fed by the moisture of former Tropical Storm Mario spread over the region. The Oak Glen, Forest Falls and Potato Canyon areas of San Bernardino County were particularly hard hit.
Mudslides Wreak Havoc in Southern California Communities | Science-Environment
Heavy rain triggered mudslides and flooding in southern California, severely impacting roads and communities. Forest Falls, Oak Glen, and Potato Canyon were among the places hardest hit. Emergency crews worked to assess and address the needs of stranded individuals as roads remained closed.
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