Inland Empire storm brings flash-flood warnings; 1 dead
Updated 2 hrs 6 mins ago
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY (KABC) --
Parts of the Inland Empire saw flash-flood warnings Tuesday as Riverside and San Bernardino counties were pelted with hail.A flash-flood warning was in effect for Riverside County until 8:30 p.m. and San Bernardino County until 9:45 p.m.
A thunderstorm producing heavy rain between Hesperia and Apple Valley could cause flash flooding or mudslides, the NWS said.
Flood waters overtook a couple hiking near Mill Creek Crossing in Forest Falls Tuesday afternoon, San Bernardino County Fire spokesman Chris Prater said.
An off-duty sheriff's deputy heard the couple calling for help. He was able to save the young woman, but the man was swept away.
The body of the victim, a Rancho Cucamonga man in his 20s, was found shortly after 7 p.m., Prater said.
Excessive rainfall could also cause flash flooding or mudslides, particularly within the Lake Fire burn area, the NWS said.
The Lake Fire, which erupted on June 17 in a remote area of the San Bernardino Mountains, burned over 30,000 acres.
A firefighters uses a hose and works to put out massive flames in the San Bernardino Forest. (Photo courtesy Brandy Nichole Photography)
The NWS said most flood-related deaths occur in automobiles and warned people not to attempt to cross water-covered bridges, dips or low-water crossings.
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