Flash Flood — San Bernardino, California

2014-09-16 · near Yucca Vly Arpt, San Bernardino, California

Event narrative

Severe flooding impacted much of Joshua Tree. Many roads were covered with water, mud, and rocks. Several homes were flooded, including one which was destroyed. A one year old boy was swept away in his back yard before being rescued. One man died when his vehicle was swept down a flooded wash.

Wider weather episode

Another push of monsoon moisture fueled thunderstorms over the Mojave Desert. Several storms produced flash flooding, and isolated large hail also occurred.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 542862. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.