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Flood-Prone Canyons In Orange County Hit With Mud, Debris Flow After Strong Storm
Homeowners in Silverado Canyon have developed a standard operating procedure of quickly clearing drains and culverts to protect their homes.
January 11, 2023
Neighbors in Silverado Canyon jumped into action midday as rain poured down onto their flood-prone area.
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"Actually, at my house, everything was fine until about 11:30," one resident recalled as he chuckled.
After several instances where heavy rain led to mudslides and debris flows, homeowners in Silverado Canyon have developed a standard operating procedure of quickly clearing drains and culverts to protect their homes from the, now, predictable carnage. The flood-prone area has grown accustomed to these norms after the Bond Fire weakened the soil nearby.
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