Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 2:18AM PDT until October 11 at 4:15AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 2:18am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 218 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned
area. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected
rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts
of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Indio, southeastern Palm Springs, Coachella, Palm Desert, Rancho
Mirage, Thermal, Hwy 74 Between Anza And Palm Desert, La Quinta and
Mecca.
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.
Area Description:
Riverside, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov