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 patchy drizzle this morning, then partly cloudy this afternoon. Highs around 71. Light winds becoming west 10 mph this afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening and becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 56 to 62. Areas of winds west to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Friday: Mostly cloudy in the morning and becoming cloudy. Highs 71 to 75. Light winds becoming west 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 58 to 63. Areas of winds northwest 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Saturday: Patchy fog in the morning. Partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 75 near the coast to 74 to 77 inland. Areas of winds northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 55 to 59.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning and becoming mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75 near the coast to 75 to 78 inland.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear in the evening and becoming partly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 55 to 60.
Monday: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning and becoming mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75 near the coast to 76 inland.
Monday Night: Mostly clear in the evening and becoming partly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 56 to 60.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning and Becoming mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75 near the coast to 76 inland.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear in the evening and becoming partly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 57 to 61.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning and Becoming mostly sunny. Highs 71 to 76 near the coast to 76 to 79 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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