ORANGE, CA; Riverside, CA; San Diego, CA — * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Riverside County in southern California... Southeastern Orange County in southwestern California... Western San Diego County in southwestern California...
* WHEN...Until 615 AM PST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 516 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chula Vista, Irvine, Oceanside, Carlsbad, El Cajon, Vista, Mission Viejo, San Clemente, Encinitas and National City. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Orange, CA; Riverside, CA; San Diego, CA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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