Los Angeles, United States - December 24, 2025 12/24/2025 07:50 am GMT-0800 VAL VERDE, Calif. – Surveillance footage captured the moment a powerful mud and debris flow surged through a ranch driveway near San Martinez Road in Val Verde on Wednesday morning, just before 8 a.m., strong enough to break open a gate as debris rushed across the property. The gate, which usually opens inward, was forced outward by the sheer force of the flow, highlighting how rapidly and dangerously conditions deteriorated during the morning hours. The destructive runoff is the result of a powerful Pineapple Express winter storm, also described as an atmospheric river, impacting Southern California. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Los Angeles County, citing rainfall rates of up to 1.25 inches per hour and storm totals of 6 to 8 inches in the most heavily affected areas. Notice of Licensed User-Generated Content: This video contains user-generated content (UGC) that has been licensed to Key News Network LLC. Prior to publishing, this content was reviewed, and a signed release from the original content creator was obtained. The licensing agreement between Key News Network LLC and the content creator ensures compliance with all distribution and usage rights. This agreement safeguards end users and distributors by granting permission for the redistribution of the UGC featured in this post. For verification or further details, including access to the signed release, please contact Key News Network LLC directly.