Turn around, don’t drown! Insane storm strands motorists in flash flooding and mud flows in Joshua Tree, California

A storm that surprised everyone with its intensity and duration brought havoc to the Morongo Basin Friday night and Saturday. Thunder, lightning, rain, and hail started about 10:30 p.m. Friday and by 11:15, first responders started getting calls asking for help. County Fire Battalion Chief Scott Tuttle said firefighters received 13 water-related calls: from motorists … Continue reading Turn around, don’t drown! Insane storm strands motorists in flash flooding and mud flows in Joshua Tree, California