A late summer storm system that brought heavy rain to parts of Southland triggered mudslides in San Bernardino and washed away a vehicle in the Inland Empire, triggering a crazy search for a 2-year-old boy.
Relatives are seeking help searching for Xavier Padilla, who was swept away by flooding near Main Street in Barstow at around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, when he was in the car with his father Brandon, According to KABC.
“We have a bunch of volunteers who are still looking for here,” Xavier’s aunt Leanna told the station. “If you can, if you live in the area, if you have bright lights… anything that can help us through the dirt, mud – anything that can help us find him and find him, we’re very grateful.”
Xavier’s disappearance occurred in the late summer monsoon storm system (residues of tropical storm Mario), which left the area stuffy heat and unpredictable showers and thunderstorms.
According to one, a portion of Cedar Falls Road in Cedar Falls Camp was buried in a mudslide a Thursday afternoon, capturing drivers who had to wait for hours to release. California Department of Transportation District 8 Facebook Post.
“We have made a lot of progress over the past few hours and are able to attract people the most,” Caltrans posted on Facebook before midnight Thursday. “We are actually almost the biggest stuck drivers.”
According to the National Weather Service, storms in the area are expected to drop to a quarter to a half inch of rain in the area, while some mountainous and desert areas are expected to see an inch or two.
The mudslide that hit Cedar Falls Road included part of the El Dorado Fireaccording to the Galtrand.
“The debris flow comes from the fire in El Dorado, and even the most experienced contractors, the peaks are extremely high at altitude,” Carltras said in a Facebook post. “That fire caused severe terrain damage, which changed the scope of the area forever.”
According to a California Highway Patrol Social Media Posts.
“There is an unknown ETA that can open the highway,” the Centre said.
On Highway 38 near Lake Jenks, early Friday morning, there were about 10 people or about 10 of seven vehicles.
The team is safe, although both directions are cut off by debris, and their needs are being evaluated by emergency staff, according to the Post. ” Caltrans is working to clear the roads and restore access. ”
Near Potato Canyon Road in Oak Glen, another mudslide surrounded the nearby houses.
Denise Romo, Oak Glen resident Tell ABC7 that after the storm hit, mudslides rushed into the hillside.
“It sounds like an earthquake is happening,” she said. “When I opened the kitchen window, I just saw the first wave of mud, it already had trees, mailboxes, a pile of debris.”
On nearby Oak Glen Road, several cars were trapped by mudslides.
Casey Geib, Oak Glen Steakhouse’s general manager told CBS News that he and his colleagues dug up cars from debris.
“I don’t think we’ll see mud at this level again,” he said. “This time is more aggressive than the last time.”
While the storm is expected to disappear throughout the weekend, forecasts suggest that there is a possibility of a round of tropical weather next week, it is too early to say what will be achieved.
The remote forecast for this week is expected to maintain an above-average rainfall pattern in Southern California next week, but may not continue. The October precipitation outlook (marking the start of the California rainy season) did not show any increase in rainfall.
Grace Toohey, a worker of the era, contributed to this Report.
