Toddler Swept Away In SoCal Storm, Search Underway: Report

BARSTOW, CA — A search is underway for a two-year-old boy whose family says was swept away by floodwaters Thursday night in Barstow, according to a report by KTLA5.

The boy was reportedly in a car with his father when floodwaters swept them away. He's been missing since around 6:40 p.m. Thursday, according to his aunt's social media posts.

Although the father was rescued and taken to a local hospital, the boy is still missing, according to the report. His father's condition is unclear.

The boy was identified by his aunt on social media as two-year-old Xavier Padilla.

As of Friday morning, the family continues to search for the toddler, according to his aunt's post. She says Padilla is nonverbal and autistic.

"Please help us we are worried sick and want him home," Leeanna Kay, his aunt, said in a social media post. "If you can help us by looking or praying or offering more search parties we need all the help!"

The incident comes as a tropical storm struck down Southern California this week. A flood watch was issued to cities in Inland Empire and many others across Southern California. The storm was expected to bring several inches of rain to the Southland and parts of Mexico.

There multiple incidents of mudslides and flooding during Thursday night's storm as torrential rains fell in some parts of the Southland. In Oak Glen, six vehicles were reported trapped by mudslides, and 15 people were sheltering along the roadside.

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