3 RVs Swept Away When Embankment Collapsed in Valencia

An RV begins to fall into the Santa Clara River as the ground bellow it is washed away by flooding due to heavy rain washing away over 150 feet of land and multiple RV homes in Castaic, Calif., on Feb. 25, 2023. (Allison Dinner/AFP via Getty Images)

VALENCIA, Calif.—Three motorhomes were swept into the Santa Clara River Feb. 25 when an embankment collapsed in an RV motorhome park in Valencia.

The collapse was reported around 12:30 a.m. at the Valencia Travel Village RV Resort on Highway 126 West, one mile west of the Golden State (5) Freeway, according to broadcast news reports.

No one was inside the motorhomes and no injuries were reported, but many residents were left without utilities, and chunks of the embankment continued to fall into the river forcing owners of other RVs to relocate, news sources reported.

Residents move belongings away from the Santa Clara River as it floods due to heavy rain, washing away over 150 feet of land and multiple RV homes in Castaic, Calif., on Feb. 25, 2023. (Allison Dinner/AFP via Getty Images)

A message left on the resort’s voicemail said that “due to extenuating circumstances” it was not taking new reservations at this time and that the park was “diligently working” to restore water and power.

The resort has 381 sites and amenities including heated pools, playground, convenience store, and laundry facilities.