Flood Advisory for San Diego, CA
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- San Diego
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- Minor
- Official urgency
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- Official certainty
- Likely
What is happening
What: Arroyo and small stream 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: A portion of Southwest California, including the following county, San Diego. When: Until 612 PM...
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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following county, San Diego. * WHEN...Until 612 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 414 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hwy 78 Between S2 And Borrego Springs Rd, Hwy 78 Between Banner And S2, Julian, Hwy S2 Between Shelter Valley And Agua Caliente, Hwy S2 Between Hwy 79 And Hwy 78, Fish Creek Wash, Shelter Valley and Banner. https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Advisory issued August 10 at 4:14PM PDT until August 10 at 6:12PM 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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