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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 | |||
| Action/Monitor: 7.5 Feet | Minor Flood: 10.0 Feet | Moderate Flood: 13.5 Feet | Major Flood: 16.5 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 | |||
2024 |
2,830 |
11.40 |
Jan 22, 2024 |
2023 |
5,080 |
12.77 |
Jan 16, 2023 |
2022 |
1,370 |
9.40 |
Dec 14, 2021 |
2021 |
691 |
7.26 |
Jan 29, 2021 |
2020 |
4,460 |
12.49 |
Apr 10, 2020 |
| 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 | ||
| ESRI™ Locator Map |
| Flood Impacts | |
| 16.5 Feet | 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: Partly cloudy with patchy fog This Morning and becoming mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 72 to 77 near the coast to 82 to 85 inland. Areas of winds northwest to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 55 to 61. Areas of winds west to 10 mph in the evening becoming light. Saturday: Mostly sunny in the morning and becoming partly cloudy. Highs 77 to 82 near the coast to 90 inland. Areas of winds northwest to 10 mph. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening and becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 56 to 63. Areas of winds west to 10 mph in the evening becoming light. Sunday: Cloudy in the morning and becoming mostly cloudy. Highs 73 to 76 near the coast to 81 to 84 inland. Light winds becoming west 10 mph in the afternoon. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening and becoming cloudy. Lows 53 to 58. Monday: Cloudy in the morning and becoming partly cloudy. Highs 65 to 69 near the coast to 69 to 74 inland. Monday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening and becoming cloudy. Lows 52 to 57. Tuesday: Cloudy in the morning and becoming partly cloudy. Highs 64 to 68. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening and becoming cloudy. Lows 48 to 53. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy in the morning and becoming partly cloudy. Highs 63 to 67 near the coast to 70 inland. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening and becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 49 to 54. Thursday: Cloudy in the morning and becoming partly cloudy. Highs 64 to 67 near the coast to 70 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. |
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