Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 23 at 5:25PM PDT until August 23 at 5:54PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 5:25pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following
county, San Diego.
* WHEN...Until 554 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water
over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 525 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 inch of rain
has fallen.
- 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, Fish
Creek Wash, Hwy S2 Between Agua Caliente And Canebrake,
Ocotillo Wells, Hwy S2 Vallecito Creek Rd, Hwy S2 Between
Shelter Valley And Agua Caliente, Hwy S2 Between Canebrake
And Imperial County Line and Agua Caliente.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Area Description:
San Diego, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov