Flash Floods and Mudslides Cause Major Road Closures in San Bernardino County

Mudslides Impact Inland Empire Neighborhoods

• 🌧️ Heavy downpours triggered significant mud and debris flows in several Inland Empire neighborhoods, leaving a substantial cleanup effort.
• ⚠️ Roads, including one near Glen Road in Oakland, became impassable due to mud and debris, with some homes becoming surrounded.
• 🚗 Residents experienced being trapped, with one driver narrowly escaping a mudslide while trying to navigate the affected area.

Road Closures and Rescues

• ⛰️ Communities along Potato Canyon Road were particularly hard-hit, leading to multiple road closures.
• ⚡ Downed power lines and trapped cars were reported, with several homes inundated by mud.
• 🚒 A group of approximately 10 people in 67 vehicles were rescued after being stranded on Highway 38 near Jenks Lake for several hours.

Cause and Ongoing Assessment

• 🔥 Cal Fire officials linked these mudslides to debris runoff from the 2020 El Dorado Burn Scar.
• 🛠️ Caltrans crews worked to clear Highway 38, while damage assessment teams began surveying the extent of property loss.
• 🚧 Cleanup crews have been busy removing tons of mud and debris, but the process is expected to take a considerable amount of time.