Flood Advisory for San Diego, CA
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- San Diego
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. Where: East Central San Diego County in southwestern California... When: Until 715 PM PDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...East Central San Diego County in southwestern California... * WHEN...Until 715 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 508 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hwy 78 Between Borrego Springs Rd And Ocotillo Wells, Hwy 78 Between S2 And Borrego Springs Rd, Borrego Springs, Ocotillo Wells, Fish Creek Wash, Hwy S22 Between Borrego Springs And Imperial County Line, Hwy S2 Between Agua Caliente And Canebrake, Hwy S2 Between Shelter Valley And Agua Caliente, Ocotillo Wells Vehicular Rec Area and Agua Caliente. https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Advisory issued August 28 at 5:08PM PDT until August 28 at 7:15PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS San Diego CA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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