Please Note: Each individual timeseries plotted on the graphical river forecast can be toggled on and off by clicking the legend entry above. If the "Observed (Raw Data)" contains bad data and is toggled off, the plot will scale to the remaining timeseries.
Most unelevated roads and intersections in Mission Valley are flooded and impassable. Widespread damage to businesses, residences and roads throughout Mission Valley. Water will reach up to Highway 163.
13.5 Feet
Portions of Hotel Circle Road North under water. Qualcomm Way flooded and may close. Snapdragon Stadium parking may flood (likely not now) and water may back up on Chollas Creek. Mission Gorge Road at low water crossing closed with 1-2 feet of flowing water. Mission Center Road will have 2-3 feet of flowing water. Hotel Circle Road has areas of standing water.
12.0 Feet
Even more extensive road flooding occurs in and around Mission Valley. Qualcomm Way, Camino Del Este, Ward Road, and Mission Gorge Rd flooded. Mission Trolley Station flooded and may close due to flowing water. I-5 on and off ramps flooded at the San Diego River and Pacific Highway. Mission Center Road may begin flooding with debris on railings. Fashion Valley Trolley Station surrounded by water. 2 feet of water flowing over Fashion Valley Road across gates. Old golf course has been flooded at this level.
11.0 Feet
The parking garages in Fashion Valley Mall can have up to 3 feet of water on the lowest levels. Water may begin to surround area hotels such as the River Leaf Inn. The Mission Trolley Station on Ward Road may begin to flood. Flooding begins on Camino De La Reina (under Highway 163).
10.0 Feet
More extensive flooding begins at this level, more than just low lying areas. Fashion Valley Mall parking garage is taking on water at the lower levels, with 1 to 2 feet of water in the garage. Water on the Town and Country hotel parking lot adjacent to the river and USGS gage.
9.0 Feet
More extensive low lying road flooding begins in and around Fashion Valley including Fashion Valley Road. Parking structures in and around Fashion Valley Mall can begin to take on water at the lowest levels.
7.5 Feet
Action stage. The first real impacts are seen on the San Diego River at this level. Low lying roads in and around Fashion Valley Mall begin to take on water. Avenida Del Rio is the first road to begin flooding.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ043)
Today: Mostly cloudy this morning and becoming mostly sunny. Patchy fog this morning. Highs 73 to 78 near the coast to 79 to 82 inland. Light winds becoming west 10 mph this afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening and becoming mostly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 57 to 63. Areas of winds west 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning and becoming partly cloudy. Highs 71 to 76 near the coast to 80 inland. Areas of winds northwest to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 56 to 62. Areas of winds northwest 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Monday: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning and becoming mostly sunny. Highs 71 to 76 near the coast to 80 inland. Areas of winds northwest to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly clear in the evening and becoming mostly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 56 to 61.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning and Becoming mostly sunny. Highs 72 to 77 near the coast to 80 inland.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear in the evening and becoming partly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 58 to 64.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning and Becoming partly cloudy. Highs 72 to 77 near the coast to 80 inland.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 59 to 64.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning and Becoming partly cloudy. Highs 73 to 78 near the coast to 81 inland.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 59 to 65.
Friday: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning and becoming partly cloudy. Highs 74 to 79 near the coast to 81 to 84 inland.
Product Disclaimer
This river graphic is not intended to serve as a
substitute for official flood watches, warnings, advisories, or statements
issued by the NWS San Diego Weather Forecast Office. Observations
are preliminary and subject to change. River levels identified as "forecast"
should be consistent with those contained in official NWS products.
River levels identified as "guidance" have significant uncertainty
due to future weather or reservoir regulation and are provided for planning
purposes only.