Los Angeles County firefighters and CHP officers labored to rescue motorists after about 20 vehicles grew to become trapped in a mudslide in Lake Hughes on Sunday night time, because the remnants of Hurricane Kay introduced flash flood warnings and heavy rainfall to elements of San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
“We now have helicopters on the market attempting to get everyone secure,” mentioned L.A. County Hearth Supervisor Imy Velderrain. No accidents had been reported by Sunday night time, she mentioned.
Flash flood warnings had been issued Sunday night time for San Bernardino County and elements of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, the Nationwide Climate Service introduced. Elements of L.A. County, from Pomona to Castaic Lake, had been warned of flash floods all through the night.
In San Bernardino County, affected areas included San Bernardino, Rialto, Highland, Muscoy, Crestline, Devore and the I-15 Freeway by way of the Cajon Go.
Between 0.75 and 1.25 inches have fallen in San Bernardino County, and officers Sunday night time had been anticipating a further 0.75 to at least one inch.
Most flood deaths happen in automobiles. Individuals within the affected areas are suggested to train warning round streams, creaks, highways, streets, underpasses and different poor drainage and low-lying areas.
