Mt. Shasta Mudslide (Flood)

On Saturday afternoon, the Shasta-Trinity National Forest confirmed a debris flow in Mud Creek Canyon on the southeast side of Mt. Shasta. The mudslide began around 3 p.m. and continued through the night. Forest Service resources have been monitoring the situation from the ground and in the air.The mudslide crossed Pilgrim Creek Road Saturday around 6 p.m. This road and Forest Service Road 31 have been closed. Visitors are asked to stay away from the area because of unpredictable conditions. Do not attempt to drive over a road impacted by debris: even small amounts of mud and debris can overpower a vehicle. As of 8 a.m. Sunday flows were beginning to recede and the Forest Service is assessing the impacts to the crossings. Visitors in the area of Mud Creek Canyon should expect these closures and other impacts from the slide to remain in place for the next several days. Currently, Highway 89 is open and safe for travel; however visitors should be aware of the potential for impacts on…