See Video and Pictures of Tropical Storm Hilary's Fury in SoCal

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August 21, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary wreaked havoc in Southern California on Sunday, setting a new precedent for rainfall in the region as reported by the National Weather Service. The intense downpour led to flooded roads, bloated rivers, and even instigated a landslide on the interstate. So far, it seems to have mostly left Fresno alone as it now moves towards Nevada according to the National Weather Service.

Holy crap it happened again I’m trapped in Oak Glen!!! #breaking #HurricaneHillary pic.twitter.com/boKpUDVAtw

— FirePhotoGirl (@FirePhotoGirl) August 21, 2023

Forecasters continue to warn of the risk of flash floods in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and the possibility of further flooding in states to the north. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Franklin is currently affecting the Caribbean, with residents in Haiti and the Dominican Republic advised to prepare for potential floods and landslides.

The storm’s aftermath was extensively documented by photographers from various locations, revealing images of submerged vehicles, toppled trees, mudslides, and escalating floodwaters. You can view some of these dramatic instances below.

Read more at NPR.

Maura Taura surveys the damaged cause by a downed tree outside her home after Tropical Storm Hilary went through Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, in Sun Valley, Calif. (AP/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

A plow clears debris along a flooded Sierra Highway in Palmdale, Calif., as Tropical Storm Hilary moves through the area on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (AP/Richard Vogel)

Vehicles cross over a flood control basin that has almost reached the street, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Palm Desert, Calif. Forecasters said Tropical Storm Hilary was the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, bringing the potential for flash floods, mudslides, isolated tornadoes, high winds and power outages. (AP/Mark J. Terrill)

A vehicle drives through a flooded freeway entrance in Palmdale, Calif. as a tropical storm moves into the area on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Forecasters said Tropical Storm Hilary was the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, bringing the potential for flash floods, mudslides, isolated tornadoes, high winds and power outages. (AP/Richard Vogel)

FLOODING NEAR PALM SPRINGS: This video was taken in Cathedral City where the entrance to a gated community was covered in flood waters as #TropicalStormHilary continues to move across #SoCal. https://t.co/D1IhBlYGn1 pic.twitter.com/VLRz93UtdS

— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) August 21, 2023

Current road closures in @Caltrans9:
State Route 190
State Route 136
State Route 178 from @DeathValleyNPS to Shoshone
State Route 58 from Towerline Road to Exit 165
State Route 127 from Baker to Tecopa Hot Springs
State Route 14 from Cal City to SR 178 W pic.twitter.com/duiOSTo1tc

— Caltrans District 9 (@Caltrans9) August 21, 2023

Potentially historic amount of rainfall is expected to cause life-threatening to locally catastrophic flash, urban, and arroyo flooding including landslides, mudslides, and debris flows. Among other preparations, remember that driving through flooded roadways is NOT be an option. pic.twitter.com/FN88Rl24LX

— National Weather Service (@NWS) August 20, 2023

Video released by the @santaclarita shows a section of San Canyon Road collapsing during heavy rainfall this afternoon. #TSHilary #TropicalStormHilary https://t.co/CrI0lHrPUH pic.twitter.com/LC2yjT25gx

— KTLA (@KTLA) August 21, 2023

ATTN Drivers, please stay off the roads, if able. This video was taken by our #Caltrans8 Cajon Crew team wearing a head camera of SR-2 and Sheep Creek. Flash floods, high winds and the rain are making it a big challenge for all. Please be patient while we work. pic.twitter.com/BFga3z6JMG

— Caltrans District 8 (@Caltrans8) August 21, 2023

Floods in Palm Desert, Riverside County, #California Due to the effects of Tropical Storm Hilary.#hurricanehilary #Hilary #hurricanehillary #TropicalStorm #TropicalStormHilary #Hilary #hilaryhurricane #hurricanehilary #Mexico #Califonia #SanCarlos pic.twitter.com/oCoXBh4jUC

— Chaudhary Parvez (@ChaudharyParvez) August 21, 2023