California Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 07/16/2026 15:10

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued July 16 at 3:10PM PDT until July 16 at 6:10PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following county, San Diego. * WHEN...Until 610 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 310 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Julian, Hwy 78 Between Banner And S2, Hwy 78 Between S2 And Borrego Springs Rd, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, Hwy S2 Between Hwy 79 And Hwy 78, Ranchita, Hwy 79 Between Santa Ysabel And Warner Springs, Warner Springs, Lake Henshaw and Hwy 79 Between Julian And Lake Cuyamaca. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
San Diego, CA
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Diego CA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov