Mudslides in CA

Latest storm brings tornado-like winds, floods roads and causes small mudslides in foothill communities

The latest winter storm moved through Southern California with a wallop this afternoon, flooding roads, causing tornado-like winds in Ventura and Santa Barbara and causing small mudslides in foothill communities.

The storm brought winds of up to 80 mph and waves recorded at up to 20 feet. The brunt of the storm has moved to the east, but more showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecast through Friday.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/01/new-storm-brings-twisters-floodings-modest-mudslides.html