Staff Reports
Sand Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, California, couldn’t handle all the rain and collapsed, causing chaos for drivers. The road damage was so bad that the city had to shut down a lane on another road for debris removal. Yikes! The video of the collapse is pretty crazy. It’s like the ground just gave up and said, “I’m outta here!”
Video Shows Sand Canyon Road Collapsing After Heavy Rainfall in California https://t.co/09xr41FEjn via @BreitbartNews
— Thepatriotpartyofamerica (@Thepatriotpar11) August 21, 2023
But let’s not forget why all this rain is happening. It’s all thanks to Tropical Storm Hilary, or should we say, post-tropical cyclone Hilary. Yeah, the storm has been downgraded, but it still did some serious damage in Southern California. People were getting trapped in their homes because of mudslides and debris flow. Not exactly the best way to spend a rainy day, huh?
AVOID THE AREA: Due to road damage, please drive with caution going NB on Sand Canyon Road near Soledad Canyon Road. Additionally, one lane going WB on Soledad Canyon Road between Oaks Springs Canyon Road and Sand Canyon Road will be shut down for debris removal. pic.twitter.com/Dafo0xeyW5
— Santa Clarita City (@santaclarita) August 21, 2023
TRAFFIC ALERT: Sand Canyon Road between Soledad Canyon Road and Silver Saddle Circle is CLOSED. Additionally, WB Soledad Canyon Road at Oak Springs Canyon Road is also closed due to staff removing debris from the public right-of-way. Please avoid the areas and drive with caution! pic.twitter.com/BhMuR9bGpT
— Santa Clarita City (@santaclarita) August 21, 2023
Please visit https://t.co/F38a7fPFeQ for a full list of emergency road closures. pic.twitter.com/PWnKzmbDVe
— Santa Clarita City (@santaclarita) August 21, 2023
Yikes! This road shoulder collapsed during heavy rain and flooding yesterday in Santa Clarita, CA! Flash flooding also closed others sections due to debris. #Hilary #CAwx pic.twitter.com/CF9jYNF9tA
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) August 21, 2023
FLOODING NEAR PALM SPRINGS: This video was taken in Cathedral City where the entrance to a gated community was covered in flood waters as #TropicalStormHilary continues to move across #SoCal. https://t.co/D1IhBlYGn1 pic.twitter.com/VLRz93UtdS
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) August 21, 2023
The fire chief in Cathedral City, Michael Contreras, said they had to rescue seven trapped individuals. That’s no small task! His teams are going from house to house, making sure everyone who wants to get out can get out. It’s like a real-life action movie over there. And if you don’t need to get out, they’re asking for some patience while they clear the streets. So, maybe it’s best to stay put for now.
Mother Nature sure can put on a show, and Southern California is definitely getting a front-row seat. Let’s hope everyone stays safe and sound as the remnants of Hilary move on. In the meantime, be careful out there on the roads. You never know when the ground might decide to take a little vacation.
