Central Avenue
Coverage of Central Avenue in the Nexus archive.
- Beulah residents demand disaster declaration after deadly flash flooding kills neighbor
Deadly flash flooding caused by weekend storms in Beulah killed 80-year-old neighbor Henry "Hank" Humphreys. Residents, already dealing with repeated flooding events including one since the Aspen Acres Fire, expressed feeling abandoned and exhausted. They are urgently demanding a disaster declaration from the governor to receive essential supplies and financial assistance.
- Heavy rain near Aspen Acres Fire burn scar turns deadly in Pueblo County
A man died Sunday in Pueblo County after being swept away by fast-moving floodwaters near the Aspen Acres burn scar following heavy rainfall. Search efforts, including drone teams and helicopter crews, located the deceased two miles downstream in a creek. Officials reminded residents to exercise caution during monsoon season due to the rapid and dangerous development of flash flooding.
- Man dies in Beulah flash flood following heavy rain
A man died in Beulah following a flash flood that occurred after heavy rain on Sunday. The fatality happened when he was swept away by floodwaters near the intersection of Highway 78 and Central Avenue.
- Man dies in Beulah flash flood following heavy rain
A man died on Sunday afternoon due to fast-moving floodwaters following heavy rain in the Beulah Valley and Aspen Acres burn scar. The deceased was standing near the intersection of Highway 78 and Central Avenue in eastern Beulah when the event occurred.
- One person confirmed dead in Beulah flash flooding
One man has died after being caught in flash floodwaters in Beulah, following a Flash Flood Emergency issued on Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service reported that the area received between one and 1 1/2 inches of rain over an hour and a half. Rescuers located the victim two miles downstream from where he was near the intersection of Highway 78 and Central Avenue.
- Crews battle fire on Central Avenue in Albany
Crews responded to a fire that broke out in Albany on Wednesday night. The blaze was located at a structure situated on the lower portion of Central Avenue, near Washington Avenue.
- Crash destroys South L.A. taco truck, leaving family injured, without income
A taco truck in South Los Angeles was badly damaged after being hit by a pickup truck. This crash left the family operating the business injured and struggling with an uncertain financial future due to the loss of income. The incident occurred on Aug. 6 near Central Avenue in the Florence neighborhood.
- Two charged for Central Avenue shooting in Albany
Albany Police announced the arrest of two individuals linked to a shooting on Central Avenue. The incident occurred earlier this month, but specific details about the victims or motives were not provided.
- Flash Flood Emergency issued for Beulah and San Isabel, expires at 10 p.m.
A Flash Flood Emergency is active for Beulah and San Isabel near the Aspen Acres Fire, set to expire at 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Highway 165 and Highway 78 are closed due to water and debris, with floodwaters advancing toward Central Avenue. No evacuations are currently in place.
- Power outage shuts down east Charlotte intersection
A power outage caused by fallen tree limbs damaged Duke Energy equipment, shutting down the Eastway Drive and Central Avenue intersection in east Charlotte. Over 457 outages remain, with power restoration expected by noon. Traffic was limited to right turns, and officers assisted during the morning commute.
- South Colonie CSD school bus involved in crash on Central Avenue
A school bus operated by South Colonie Central School District was involved in a chain reaction crash on Central Avenue in Colonie, resulting in minor injuries. The incident occurred on Tuesday.
- 1 seriously injured in crash on Central Avenue in Colonie
A car crash on Central Avenue in Colonie resulted in at least one person being hospitalized. The incident occurred on Saturday, as reported by the Colonie Police Department.
- Large tree falls onto house during rain storm in Charlotte
A large tree fell onto a house in Charlotte's Plaza Midwood neighborhood during a rain storm caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur. The storm also brought strong winds and caused power outages for tens of thousands of customers across the Carolinas.