Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 15 at 4:38PM PDT until August 15 at 6:38PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 4:38pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following
county, San Diego.
* WHEN...Until 638 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Overflowing poor
drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 438 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
I-8 Between Boulevard And Imperial County Line, Hwy S2
Between Canebrake And Imperial County Line and Hwy S2
Vallecito Creek Rd.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
Area Description:
San Diego, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov