Flooding in Pinon Hills Leaves Road Impassable: Watch the Aftermath Video
Severe Flooding Hits Pinon Hills, California, Leaving Residents Stranded
On Christmas Eve, a series of heavy rainfall events triggered significant flooding and mudslides in the Pinon Hills community of San Bernardino County. The torrential downpour resulted in the complete washing away of Colorado Street, the main thoroughfare used by residents.
A video captured by a local resident illustrated the aftermath of the storm, revealing a trench approximately 10 feet deep, marked by muddy walls where the road once stood.
"I’m inside what was our road," said resident Timothy Needham, reflecting on the dramatic changes to his neighborhood. "You would drive down through the yard, past this fence and out onto this road to get out of here. The road’s about 10 feet lower than it was before."
Fortunately, Needham’s home remained safe from the floodwaters, although he noted that the disruption has affected essential services. "We’re in that situation where we’re lucky to have a house, and we’re lucky to be here and have a house, but at the same time we need more services that we can’t provide on our own," he added.
Further south in Wrightwood, several properties were reported damaged as powerful debris flows accompanied the heavy rains.
With forecasts indicating more rain for the area this Friday, residents remain on high alert for further flooding and its implications.
