Strong Wind — San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning, California

2022-08-17 · San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning, California

Event narrative

A thunderstorm near Morongo and Cabazon produced wind gusts of 45-55 mph near San Gorgonio Pass, including at the following Mesonet sites:

SoCal Edison site Lion Canyon (445SE): 53 mph.

SoCal Edison site East Canyon (SCE365): 48 mph.

SoCal Edison site Stubble Canyon (161SCE): 47 mph.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rain fell yet again on August 16th, causing flooding and debris flows on Highway 38 in San Bernardino County. This particular highway was already susceptible to flooding and debris flows due to its proximity to the El Dorado burn scar, and had already experienced several debris flows from late July through mid-August.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1047249. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.