Today In SCV History: January 18, 1862 - San Fernando Pass Road Washed Out By The Great Flood Of 1862 img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: January 18, 1862
Today In SCV History: January 18, 1862 - San Fernando Pass Road Washed Out By The Great Flood Of 1862
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Today In SCV History: January 18, 1862
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 01/18/2026 9:00am
Article Summary:
"Great Flood of 1862: San Fernando Pass Road Devastated, Paving Way for Beale's Cut"
The Great Flood of 1861-62, one of California's most significant natural disasters, rendered the San Fernando Pass impassable on January 18, 1862, halting regular traffic north of Los Angeles. The catastrophic event, driven by atmospheric rivers, led to widespread flooding, significant infrastructure damage, and approximately 4,000 fatalities, prompting emergency repairs and ultimately resulting in the construction of a safer route, Beale's Cut.
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Date: 01/18/2026 9:00am
Article Summary:
"Great Flood of 1862: San Fernando Pass Road Devastated, Paving Way for Beale's Cut"
The Great Flood of 1861-62, one of California's most significant natural disasters, rendered the San Fernando Pass impassable on January 18, 1862, halting regular traffic north of Los Angeles. The catastrophic event, driven by atmospheric rivers, led to widespread flooding, significant infrastructure damage, and approximately 4,000 fatalities, prompting emergency repairs and ultimately resulting in the construction of a safer route, Beale's Cut.
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