One Dead; Thousands Stranded In California Mudslides

Luke 21:25,26 NLT “And there will be strange signs in the sun, moon, and stars. And here on earth the nations will be in turmoil, perplexed by the roaring seas and strange tides. People will be terrified at what they see coming upon the earth, for the powers in the heavens will be shaken.”

A wave of thunderstorms rolled through Southern California Sunday causing massive flooding and landslides that left at least one person dead.

Two towns, Oak Glen and Forest Falls, were completely cut off from surrounding areas because of mudslides that blocked all roadways.  At least 2,500 people are trapped including 500 campers at a Christian campground.

A U.S. Forest Service spokesman told KNBC-TV reported that the campground was hit hard with flooding and many campers had only seconds to escape a rush of mud and debris.

San Bernardino County Fire officials confirmed one person was found dead inside a car that was swept into a flooded creek.

Authorities were making reverse 911 calls to residents of the effected areas telling them to remain in their homes until maintenance workers could clear roads and officials were able to determine it was safe to travel.

The National Weather Service said that some areas received up to 5 inches of rain.

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