Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 12:16PM PDT until October 11 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following
areas, Apple and Lucerne Valleys, Coachella Valley, Riverside
County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Diego County
Coastal Areas, San Diego County Deserts, San Diego County
Mountains, San Diego County Valleys and San Gorgonio Pass near
Banning.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Tropical Storm Rachel will bring periods of moderate to heavy
rain to all of San Diego County, Riverside County mountains and
deserts, and San Bernardino County mountains and deserts. Maximum
hourly rainfall rates of 0.50 to 0.60 inches per hour are
possible for San Diego Coast and Valleys. Maximum hourly rainfall
rates of 0.50 to 0.70 inches per hour are possible across area
deserts and 0.70 to 1 inch per hour rates are possible across
area mountains. Heaviest rainfall is most likely late Saturday
night through Sunday afternoon.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
San Diego County Coastal Areas; San Diego County Inland Valleys; San Bernardino County Mountains; Riverside County Mountains; San Diego County Mountains; Apple and Lucerne Valleys; Coachella Valley; San Diego County Deserts; San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov