Aug 28, 2000
Thunderstorms moved northwest across the San Bernardino Mountains to the Apple Valley area. Large hail was observed in Adelanto. Creeks and washes coming off the mountains were running full. Water and mud washed across State Highway 18 with many cars stranded. In parts of Adelanto and Phelan, the flood waters were 3 feet deep. Strong wind gusts were also observed at the ski resort levels in the mountains.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5155348). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in San Bernardino County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.