Falling Debris - Pineapple Express - December 19, 2010

On the week of December 12, 2010 a "Pineapple Express" weather pattern effected most all of California stretching from the coasts all the way inland. On December 17th, the system finally began to severely effect the southern California area and by the 19th, many flash floods, debris flows, and rock slides were witnessed across most of the southland.
This footage was taken the afternoon of the 19th alongside Carbon Canyon Rd. in Brea, CA. A severely over-steepened hill slope (as seen in the video) eventually became over-saturated after close to 4 inches worth of rainfall had fallen over the course of 3 days. Crews were sweeping the highway with about 3 plows to try and keep rocks, mud, and other debris clear from the roadways.

This system is expected to effect the area throughout this week, so stay tuned for more footage!

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[VideographyOfStorms]

Great footage Sean!!! That "Pineapple Express" weather pattern really is something else, and the major weather impacts it is putting on California is amazing. This is documented very well!

[CaStormChaser]

@VideographyOfStorms Thanks so much Nathan! It's been quite amazing! Sure did make up for that missed lunar eclipse last night.

SPC is forecasting supercells and possible tornadoes starting early tomorrow morning! I'm going to try to get out for this!

Thanks again man!

[VicTheMouth]

Cool video, though it's not cool california's getting soaked to the marrow

[CaStormChaser]

@VicTheMouth Thanks! We've had tons of rain thus far!! And there's still a lot more to come!

Thanks for watching!

[TheMomy791]

nice video a lot of rain here in central orange county as well

[CaStormChaser]

@TheMomy791 Thanks so much! I've heard it's been insane in most all of the OC!! We have 2 days of this real heavy rain left, so I should have plenty of time to check it all out!

Thanks again for watching!

[CaStormChaser]

@Mesocyclone33 Thanks Cameron!

It's amazing to think we still have 2 whole days of this to go!! Just awesome!

[Mesocyclone33]

Good Video Sean, there will be many more mudslides haha

[TheMomy791]

nice vid crazy in central oc too