A state of emergency for San Bernardino County was declared yesterday (February 4) by State and County officials in anticipation of heavy precipitation, though the Morongo Basin is likely to be spared the very worst effects of the storm.
The National Weather Service reports that a strong Pacific storm system will bring impactful and dangerous flooding rains, heavy snow, strong winds, coastal flooding, and high surf to Southern California. Our local National Weather Service forecast office says that the heaviest rainfall coming to our area will be the northern portion of the Mojave Desert, closer to Inyo and Death Valley. Still, the Morongo Basin is under a flood watch until tomorrow afternoon.
The county-wide state of emergency comes after devastating snowfall struck San Bernardino County’s mountain communities last year. According to County Board of Supervisors Chair and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe, “the declaration puts the state and federal government on notice that our residents will need their help.”
County officials say that crews and equipment are in position to be activated as needed. The state of emergency will remain in effect until Wednesday (February 7)
With rainfall still a certainty for the area, Z107.7 reminds you that when driving through the high desert, if you see flooding in the road ahead, turn around, don’t drown. Every year during wet winter storms, cars get stuck in mud or deep water and require rescue from emergency responders. Don’t let that be you this year.
