Flash Flood — San Bernardino, California

2024-07-14 · near Twenty Nine Palms, San Bernardino, California

Event narrative

Highway 62 was closed between El Rey Ave and Encelia Ave, with at least two feet of water and debris over the road. Numerous cars were stuck, and swift water rescues were needed. Nearly three feet of water and mud flowed through a motel, destroying the first floor.

Wider weather episode

Monsoon moisture seeping in from the south fueled isolated thunderstorms, a few of which produced severe weather and flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1205741. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.