Thinker Posted September 4, 2003 Posted September 4, 2003 Joshua Tree National Park (CA) Flooding Caused by Tropical Storm Erika The remnants of Tropical Storm Erika struck the park on the afternoon of August 20th, causing sudden flashflooding in the Morongo Basin and two to three inches of rain in in an hour’s time in the town of Yucca Valley. Cars were swept away by a major flash flood that ran through the town’s streets, and homes filled up with flood waters. The town’s fire department was swamped with emergency calls for help. A BLM engine and crew from the Black Rock Interagency Fire Center, located in the park, responded to provide assistance. Over the course of about four hours, crew members assisted with numerous swiftwater rescue assignments and helped salvage property from homes. While en route to town, crew members saw roads flooded with three feet of water, cars stuck in washed-out roadways, and vehicles being swept down washes. One park employee had her car partly buried by mud and debris at Black Rock campground. Covington Road, a dirt four-wheel-drive road, has been closed until washouts can be repaired. [submitted by Jeff Ohlfs, Acting Chief Ranger] from the NPS Morning Report, 9/02/03 Quote
lummox Posted September 4, 2003 Posted September 4, 2003 the major flush. guess that means we can skinny dip at barker dam without fear of dysentary. Quote
Dru Posted September 4, 2003 Posted September 4, 2003 i guess they might need jon thesenga's help to dry the place out now? Quote
Thinker Posted September 4, 2003 Author Posted September 4, 2003 speaking of Thesenga, did you see the retraction the NPS made regarding the trumped up charges on him? twas quoted in one of the recent climbing rags. Quote
Dru Posted September 4, 2003 Posted September 4, 2003 my new years j tree bonfire 1996 was about 10 times larger than the one thesenga was busted for. BURNINATOR!!! Quote
Fejas Posted September 4, 2003 Posted September 4, 2003 My sis lives in yucca valley... she said it wasn't that bad for her, but she lives up on a hill too. shit, any time they get rain it floods... Quote
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