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Latitude: 32.77º N | Longitude: 117.17º W | Elevation: 20 Feet | |||
Location: San Diego County in California | Bulletin Group: Southern California | River Group: San Diego/Inland |
Monitor Stage: 7.5 Feet | Flood Stage: 10.0 Feet |
Observed Data Credit | |
Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). |
Historical Stage/Flow Data |
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Water Year
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Peak Discharge (cfs)
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Stage (feet)
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Date
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Most Recent 5 Years | |||
2022 |
1,370 |
9.40 |
Dec 14, 2021 |
2021 |
691 |
7.26 |
Jan 29, 2021 |
2020 |
4,460 |
12.49 |
Apr 10, 2020 |
2019 |
3,350 |
12.19 |
Feb 14, 2019 |
2018 |
801 |
8.18 |
Jan 9, 2018 |
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 | ||
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Impacts - E19 Information | |
7.5 Feet | 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 |
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 begin to take on water at the lowest levels. |
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 gauge at Fashion Valley. |
11.0 Feet | The parking garages in Fashion Valley Mall can have 3 feet of water on the lowest levels. Water may begin to surround area hotels such as the River Leaf Inn. The Mision Trolley Station on Ward Road may begin to flood. Flooding begins on Cmino De La Reina (under Highway 163). |
12.0 Feet | Even more extensive flooding occurs in and around Mission Valley. Qualcomm Way, Camino Del Este, Ward Road, and Mission Gorge Road flooded. Mission Trolley Station flooded and may close due to flowing water. Interstate 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. The golf course has been flooded at this level. |
13.5 Feet | Portions of Hotel Circle Road North under water. Qualcomm Way flooded and may close. Snapdragon Stadium parking may flood (likely not) 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. |
16.5 Feet | Most unelevated roads and intersections in Mission Valley are flooded and impassible. Widespread damage to businesses, residences, and roads throughout Mission Valley. Water will reach up to Highway 163 road level. |
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ043) |
Today: Cloudy with a chance of showers this morning, then mostly cloudy this afternoon. Highs 63 to 68. Areas of winds west 10 to 15 mph. Gusts to 25 mph this afternoon. Chance of measurable precipitation 30 percent. Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows 50 to 55. Areas of winds west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph. Chance of measurable precipitation 20 percent. Saturday: Mostly cloudy in the morning and becoming mostly sunny. Highs 66 to 70. Areas of winds south 10 to 15 mph. Saturday Night: Mostly clear in the evening and becoming mostly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 49 to 52. Areas of winds west 10 mph in the evening becoming light. Sunday: Partly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning and becoming mostly sunny. Highs 66 to 69 near the coast to 70 inland. Light winds becoming west 10 mph in the afternoon. Sunday Night: Mostly clear in the evening and becoming partly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 51 to 54. Monday: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning and becoming mostly sunny. Highs 67 to 71 near the coast to 72 inland. Monday Night: Mostly clear in the evening and becoming partly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 52 to 55. Tuesday: Patchy fog in the morning. Partly cloudy. Highs 66 to 70 near the coast to 71 inland. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 52 to 55. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning and Becoming partly cloudy. Highs 66 to 71 near the coast to 71 inland. Wednesday Night: Mostly clear in the evening and becoming mostly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 52 to 55. Thursday: Cloudy in the morning and becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 66 to 71 near the coast to 71 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. |