CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

End of River Group

SAN DIEGO RIVER - FASHION VALLEY (FSNC1)

Latitude: 32.77º N	Longitude: 117.17º W	Elevation: 20 Feet
Location: San Diego County in California		River Group: Southern California

Monitor Stage: 7.5 Feet

Flood Stage: 11.3 Feet

Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). View USGS Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2020	4,460	12.49	Apr 10, 2020
2019	3,350	12.19	Feb 14, 2019
2018	801	8.18	Jan 9, 2018
2017	9,810	14.15	Feb 28, 2017
2016	3,340	11.61	Jan 5, 2016
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Jan 1982 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
2017	9,810	14.15	Feb 28, 2017
1995*	9,430	13.47	Mar 06, 1995
2011*	9,420	14.06	Dec 22, 2010
1983	8,280	13.11	Mar 02, 1983
1998	7,090	12.80	Feb 08, 1998
* Since upstream regulation by El Capitan and San Vicente Reservoirs

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ043)

Today: Low clouds in the morning then mostly sunny. Highs around 66 near the coast to 68 to 73 inland. Light winds.

Tonight: Patchy low clouds in the evening then low clouds. Lows 53 to 58. Light winds.

Wednesday: Areas of low clouds in the morning then mostly sunny. Highs around 67 near the coast to 70 to 75 inland. Light winds.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then areas of low clouds and fog. Lows 52 to 57. Light winds.

Thursday: Partly cloudy. Highs 68 to 73 near the coast to 75 inland. Light winds becoming southwest 15 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then areas of low clouds. Lows around 56.

Friday: Areas of low clouds in the morning then partly cloudy. Highs 69 to 74.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then areas of low clouds and fog. Lows 53 to 58.

Saturday: Areas of low clouds and fog in the morning then partly cloudy. Highs 68 to 73 near the coast to 74 inland.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 54 to 59.

Sunday: Partly cloudy. Highs 69 to 74 near the coast to 76 inland.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 54 to 59.

Monday: Partly cloudy in the morning and becoming mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75 near the coast to 78 inland.

Impacts - E19 Information
6.5 Feet	Avenida Del Rio under water.
7.5 Feet	Water begins to flow over Camino Del Este. Barricades needed.
8.8 Feet	Fashion Valley Road closed. Officials barracade the road to travel.
11.3 Feet	Minor flood. Low water crossings over the river in Mission Valley are closed and under water. Roads impacted include, Fashion Valley Road, Avenida Del Rio, Camino Del Este, Camino De La Reina, and Mission Center Road. Water flows into Fashion Valley Parking Lot.
13.5 Feet	Parking structures designed for flooding fill with water. Golf course under water. Hotel Circle Road North under water.
14.01 Feet	Numerous area roads closed, portions of the Fashion Valley parking facilities under water. Extensive flooding of Qualcomm Stadium, including the stadium and surrounding parking lot.
16.5 Feet	23,500 cfs. Most unelevated roads and intersections in Mission Valley flooded and impassable. Evacuations may be needed for businesses and residences, as well as likely golf course inundation and possible damage to businesses. Portions of the trolley line impacted.
17.5 Feet	Water reaching the lowest portions of the State Route 163 (Cabrillo Freeway) over the San Diego River. Road closure may be needed. Major flooding of surface streets and businesses in Mission Valley.
19.6 Feet	75,000 cfs. Most of the valley under water. Considerable damage.

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.

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