Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Winter Storm Hits Southern California
A big winter storm hit Southern California on Wednesday, bringing lots of rain and strong winds.
This caused flash floods, mudslides, and even power outages.
Many people had to leave their homes, especially those in areas burned by wildfires last year.
Some roads were closed, and more than 125,000 people lost power.
The storm also caused a car crash that sadly killed a sheriff's deputy.
The governor declared a state of emergency to help with the response.
Another storm is expected on Christmas Day, so people are being told to be careful and stay safe.
A powerful winter storm brought heavy rain and gusty winds to Southern California, causing flash floods and mudslides.
Evacuation orders were issued in areas burned by wildfires, including Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
San Bernardino County firefighters rescued people trapped in their cars due to mud and debris in Wrightwood.
More than 125,000 people lost power due to a damaged power pole, and a state of emergency was declared in six counties.
Another storm system is expected on Christmas Day, with showers and possible thunderstorms forecasted.
- Who
- Residents of Southern California, including those in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties
- What
- A powerful winter storm causing heavy rain, flash floods, mudslides, and power outages
- When
- Wednesday, with another storm system expected on Christmas Day
- Where
- Southern California, with significant impacts in the San Gabriel Mountains, Malibu, and the Sacramento Valley
- Why
- The storm brought heavy rainfall and gusty winds, leading to dangerous conditions and evacuations
- Location
- Southern California, including Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties
- Impact
- Flash floods, mudslides, power outages, and evacuations
- Rainfall
- 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 centimeters) in many areas, more in mountains
- Evacuations
- About 380 evacuation orders issued in Los Angeles County
- Power Outages
- More than 125,000 without power due to a damaged power pole
- Emergency Declarations
- State of emergency declared in six counties by Gov. Gavin Newsom
- Weather Warnings
- Winter storm warning for the greater Tahoe region until Friday morning
- Casualties
- Sacramento Sheriff Deputy James Caravallo died in a weather-related crash
Sources
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