RECAP: SoCal Hit by Christmas Eve Storm, Flash Flooding and Evacuations Reported

A powerful Christmas Eve storm fueled by an atmospheric river brought torrential rain to Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, triggering widespread flash flooding, debris flows, and mudslide risks. Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders were issued in several areas, including Wrightwood, where Highway 2 was washed out and fire crews assisted affected homes. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, and residents were urged to avoid travel.

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Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

US: Wrightwood Hit by Flooding and Debris Flows Amid Christmas Eve Storm 3

Heavy rains from a powerful Christmas Eve storm caused flooding and multiple debris flows in Wrightwood, San Bernardino County, California, prompting shelter-in-place and evacuation warnings. Highway 2 is washed out, and fire crews are assisting affected homes. The storm is expected to continue through Christmas, with up to 14 inches of rain in nearby mountains, and residents are urged to avoid travel.

US: Wrightwood Hit by Flooding and Debris Flows Amid Christmas Eve Storm 2

Heavy rains from a powerful Christmas Eve storm caused flooding and multiple debris flows in Wrightwood, California, prompting shelter-in-place and evacuation warnings. Highway 2 is washed out, and fire crews are assisting affected homes. The storm is expected to continue through Christmas, with up to 14 inches of rain in nearby mountains, and residents are urged to avoid travel.

US: Wrightwood Hit by Flooding and Debris Flows Amid Christmas Eve Storm

Heavy rains from a powerful Christmas Eve storm caused flooding and multiple debris flows in Wrightwood, California, prompting shelter-in-place and evacuation warnings. Highway 2 is washed out, and fire crews are assisting affected homes. The storm is expected to continue through Christmas, with up to 14 inches of rain in nearby mountains, and residents are urged to avoid travel.

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Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

Local pineapple wholesale market in Tangail

Local pineapple wholesale market in Tangail

This photo taken on July 25, 2025 shows a local pineapple wholesale market in Tangail, Bangladesh. Tangail is the largest pineapple cultivation area in Bangladesh. (Photo by Habibur Rahman/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Local pineapple wholesale market in Tangail

Local pineapple wholesale market in Tangail

An aerial drone photo taken on July 25, 2025 shows a pineapple plantation in Tangail, Bangladesh. Tangail is the largest pineapple cultivation area in Bangladesh. (Photo by Habibur Rahman/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Local pineapple wholesale market in Tangail

Local pineapple wholesale market in Tangail

An aerial drone photo taken on July 25, 2025 shows a local pineapple wholesale market in Tangail, Bangladesh. Tangail is the largest pineapple cultivation area in Bangladesh. (Photo by Habibur Rahman/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Local pineapple wholesale market in Tangail

Local pineapple wholesale market in Tangail

An aerial drone photo taken on July 25, 2025 shows a local pineapple wholesale market in Tangail, Bangladesh. Tangail is the largest pineapple cultivation area in Bangladesh. (Photo by Habibur Rahman/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Country project in Kyiv

Winter Country project in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 28, 2024 - Vegetables and pineapples are displayed at a food stall at the Expocenter of Ukraine (VDNG) hosting the 10th Winter Country project, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Fruit sellers at the market during the pineapple harvest season in Srimangal,Moulvibazar. Dhaka, Bangladesh on May 16, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Fruit sellers at the market during the pineapple harvest season in Srimangal,Moulvibazar. Dhaka, Bangladesh on May 16, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Fruit sellers at the market during the pineapple harvest season in Srimangal,Moulvibazar. Dhaka, Bangladesh on May 16, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Fruit sellers at the market during the pineapple harvest season in Srimangal,Moulvibazar. Dhaka, Bangladesh on May 16, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Fruit sellers at the market during the pineapple harvest season in Srimangal,Moulvibazar. Dhaka, Bangladesh on May 16, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Fruit sellers at the market during the pineapple harvest season in Srimangal,Moulvibazar. Dhaka, Bangladesh on May 16, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Fruit sellers at the market during the pineapple harvest season in Srimangal,Moulvibazar. Dhaka, Bangladesh on May 16, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Fruit sellers at the market during the pineapple harvest season in Srimangal,Moulvibazar. Dhaka, Bangladesh on May 16, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Fruit sellers at the market during the pineapple harvest season in Srimangal,Moulvibazar. Dhaka, Bangladesh on May 16, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Fruit sellers at the market during the pineapple harvest season in Srimangal,Moulvibazar. Dhaka, Bangladesh on May 16, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Fruit sellers at the market during the pineapple harvest season in Srimangal,Moulvibazar. Dhaka, Bangladesh on May 16, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Fruit sellers at the market during the pineapple harvest season in Srimangal,Moulvibazar. Dhaka, Bangladesh on May 16, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Fruit sellers at the market during the pineapple harvest season in Srimangal,Moulvibazar. Dhaka, Bangladesh on May 16, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Pineapple Harvest - Bangladesh

Fruit sellers at the market during the pineapple harvest season in Srimangal,Moulvibazar. Dhaka, Bangladesh on May 16, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers market in Kyiv

Farmers market in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 10, 2024 - A seller deals in fruit at a farmers market in Darnytska Square, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

TANZANIA-BAGAMOYO-PINEAPPLE HARVEST

TANZANIA-BAGAMOYO-PINEAPPLE HARVEST

(231222) -- BAGAMOYO, Dec. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fruit sellers and farmers transport newly-harvested pineapples in Kiwangwa village, Bagamoyo district, Tanzania, Dec. 20, 2023. (Photo by Emmanuel Herman/Xinhua)

Rungis International Market - Southern Paris

Rungis International Market - Southern Paris

This photograph shows lychee, pineapple , passion fruit and mango (basket of exotic fruits) at the fruits and vegetables of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis southern suburb of Paris on December 6, 2023. The Rungis International Market (Marche International de Rungis) is the principal market of Paris, mainly for food and horticultural products, located in the commune of Rungis, in the southern suburbs. It is the second largest wholesale food market in the world after Central de Abasto, located in Mexico city. From its origins in the 10th century to the mid-20th century, the central market of Paris was located in the centre of the city, in a 10-hectare area named Les Halles. That became too small to accommodate all of the business demand, and, in 1969, the market was transferred to the suburbs. Rungis was selected because of its easy access by rail and highway and its proximity to Orly International Airport. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rungis International Market - Southern Paris

Rungis International Market - Southern Paris

This photograph shows pineapple at the fruits and vegetables of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis southern suburb of Paris on December 6, 2023. The Rungis International Market (Marche International de Rungis) is the principal market of Paris, mainly for food and horticultural products, located in the commune of Rungis, in the southern suburbs. It is the second largest wholesale food market in the world after Central de Abasto, located in Mexico city. From its origins in the 10th century to the mid-20th century, the central market of Paris was located in the centre of the city, in a 10-hectare area named Les Halles. That became too small to accommodate all of the business demand, and, in 1969, the market was transferred to the suburbs. Rungis was selected because of its easy access by rail and highway and its proximity to Orly International Airport. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rungis International Market - Southern Paris

Rungis International Market - Southern Paris

This photograph shows pineapple at the fruits and vegetables of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis southern suburb of Paris on December 6, 2023. The Rungis International Market (Marche International de Rungis) is the principal market of Paris, mainly for food and horticultural products, located in the commune of Rungis, in the southern suburbs. It is the second largest wholesale food market in the world after Central de Abasto, located in Mexico city. From its origins in the 10th century to the mid-20th century, the central market of Paris was located in the centre of the city, in a 10-hectare area named Les Halles. That became too small to accommodate all of the business demand, and, in 1969, the market was transferred to the suburbs. Rungis was selected because of its easy access by rail and highway and its proximity to Orly International Airport. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rungis International Market - Southern Paris

Rungis International Market - Southern Paris

This photograph shows pineapple at the fruits and vegetables of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis southern suburb of Paris on December 6, 2023. The Rungis International Market (Marche International de Rungis) is the principal market of Paris, mainly for food and horticultural products, located in the commune of Rungis, in the southern suburbs. It is the second largest wholesale food market in the world after Central de Abasto, located in Mexico city. From its origins in the 10th century to the mid-20th century, the central market of Paris was located in the centre of the city, in a 10-hectare area named Les Halles. That became too small to accommodate all of the business demand, and, in 1969, the market was transferred to the suburbs. Rungis was selected because of its easy access by rail and highway and its proximity to Orly International Airport. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rungis International Market - Southern Paris

Rungis International Market - Southern Paris

This photograph shows lychee, pineapple , passion fruit and mango (basket of exotic fruits) at the fruits and vegetables of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis southern suburb of Paris on December 6, 2023. The Rungis International Market (Marche International de Rungis) is the principal market of Paris, mainly for food and horticultural products, located in the commune of Rungis, in the southern suburbs. It is the second largest wholesale food market in the world after Central de Abasto, located in Mexico city. From its origins in the 10th century to the mid-20th century, the central market of Paris was located in the centre of the city, in a 10-hectare area named Les Halles. That became too small to accommodate all of the business demand, and, in 1969, the market was transferred to the suburbs. Rungis was selected because of its easy access by rail and highway and its proximity to Orly International Airport. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rungis International Market - Southern Paris

Rungis International Market - Southern Paris

This photograph shows pineapple at the fruits and vegetables of the Rungis International Market, in Rungis southern suburb of Paris on December 6, 2023. The Rungis International Market (Marche International de Rungis) is the principal market of Paris, mainly for food and horticultural products, located in the commune of Rungis, in the southern suburbs. It is the second largest wholesale food market in the world after Central de Abasto, located in Mexico city. From its origins in the 10th century to the mid-20th century, the central market of Paris was located in the centre of the city, in a 10-hectare area named Les Halles. That became too small to accommodate all of the business demand, and, in 1969, the market was transferred to the suburbs. Rungis was selected because of its easy access by rail and highway and its proximity to Orly International Airport. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

INDONESIA-SOUTH KALIMANTAN-PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL

INDONESIA-SOUTH KALIMANTAN-PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL

(231119) -- SOUTH KALIMANTAN, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People try to catch pineapples during a pineapple festival in Tamban Raya village in Barito Kuala district, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, Nov. 19, 2023. (Photo by Bahaudin/Xinhua)

INDONESIA-SOUTH KALIMANTAN-PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL

INDONESIA-SOUTH KALIMANTAN-PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL

(231119) -- SOUTH KALIMANTAN, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A giant "pineapple" built with thousands of pineapples is pictured during a pineapple festival in Tamban Raya village in Barito Kuala district, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, Nov. 19, 2023. (Photo by Bahaudin/Xinhua)

INDONESIA-SOUTH KALIMANTAN-PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL

INDONESIA-SOUTH KALIMANTAN-PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL

(231119) -- SOUTH KALIMANTAN, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People climb a giant "pineapple" built with thousands of pineapples during a pineapple festival in Tamban Raya village in Barito Kuala district, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, Nov. 19, 2023. (Photo by Bahaudin/Xinhua)

INDONESIA-SOUTH KALIMANTAN-PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL

INDONESIA-SOUTH KALIMANTAN-PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL

(231119) -- SOUTH KALIMANTAN, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People try to catch pineapples during a pineapple festival in Tamban Raya village in Barito Kuala district, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, Nov. 19, 2023. (Photo by Bahaudin/Xinhua)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WENZHOU-PINEAPPLE SCIENCE AWARD (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WENZHOU-PINEAPPLE SCIENCE AWARD (CN)

(231112) -- HANGZHOU, Nov. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A super slippery toilet is demonstrated at the awarding ceremony of the Pineapple Science Award in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 11, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Fun science awards encourage curiosity, recognize 'fun and serious' research" (Xinhua)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WENZHOU-PINEAPPLE SCIENCE AWARD (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WENZHOU-PINEAPPLE SCIENCE AWARD (CN)

(231112) -- HANGZHOU, Nov. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 11, 2023 shows the awarding ceremony of the Pineapple Science Award for psychology award in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Fun science awards encourage curiosity, recognize 'fun and serious' research" (Xinhua)

BENIN-ECONOMY-PINEAPPLES-CIIE

BENIN-ECONOMY-PINEAPPLES-CIIE

(231110) -- COTONOU, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 23, 2023 shows an immature pineapple in Ze, a major pineapple producing area of Benin. TO GO WITH "(CIIE) Feature: CIIE opens vast market for Benin's pineapples" (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

BENIN-ECONOMY-PINEAPPLES-CIIE

BENIN-ECONOMY-PINEAPPLES-CIIE

(231110) -- COTONOU, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 23, 2023 shows pineapples for sale at a fruit stand in Ze, a major pineapple producing area of Benin. TO GO WITH "(CIIE) Feature: CIIE opens vast market for Benin's pineapples" (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

BENIN-ECONOMY-PINEAPPLES-CIIE

BENIN-ECONOMY-PINEAPPLES-CIIE

(231110) -- COTONOU, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man unloads pineapples in Allada, a major pineapple producing area of Benin, Oct. 23, 2023. TO GO WITH "(CIIE) Feature: CIIE opens vast market for Benin's pineapples" (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

BENIN-ECONOMY-PINEAPPLES-CIIE

BENIN-ECONOMY-PINEAPPLES-CIIE

(231110) -- COTONOU, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A girl arranges pineapples in Allada, a major pineapple producing area of Benin, Oct. 23, 2023. TO GO WITH "(CIIE) Feature: CIIE opens vast market for Benin's pineapples" (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

BENIN-ECONOMY-PINEAPPLES-CIIE

BENIN-ECONOMY-PINEAPPLES-CIIE

(231110) -- COTONOU, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 23, 2023 shows pineapples for sale at a fruit stand in Ze, a major pineapple producing area of Benin. TO GO WITH "(CIIE) Feature: CIIE opens vast market for Benin's pineapples" (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)