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Latitude: 32.77º N | Longitude: 117.17º W | Elevation: 20 Feet | |
Location: San Diego County in California | River Group: Southern California |
Issuance Time: | Jul 06 2022 at 7:55 AM PDT | Next Issuance: | Jul 07 2022 at 9:00 AM PDT |
Monitor Stage: 7.5 Feet | Flood Stage: 11.3 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 | |||
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 |
2017 |
9,810 |
14.15 |
Feb 28, 2017 |
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 |
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Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ043) |
Today: Patchy low clouds and fog in the morning then mostly sunny. Highs 71 to 76 near the coast to 78 inland. Light winds. Tonight: Mostly clear in the evening then low clouds and fog. Lows 59 to 64. Light winds. Friday: Areas of low clouds and fog in the morning then mostly sunny. Highs 71 to 76 near the coast to 77 to 82 inland. Light winds. Friday Night: Mostly clear in the evening then areas of low clouds and fog. Lows 58 to 63. Light winds. Saturday: Areas of low clouds and fog in the morning then mostly sunny. Highs 73 to 78 near the coast to 80 to 85 inland. Light winds. Saturday Night: Mostly clear in the evening and becoming partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65. Sunday: Partly cloudy in the morning and becoming mostly sunny. Highs 73 to 78 near the coast to 79 to 84 inland. Sunday Night: Mostly clear in the evening then areas of low clouds and fog. Lows 60 to 65. Monday: Areas of low clouds and fog in the morning then mostly sunny. Highs 71 to 76 near the coast to 77 to 82 inland. Monday Night: Mostly clear in the evening then patchy low clouds and fog. Lows 58 to 63. Tuesday: Patchy low clouds and fog in the morning then mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75 near the coast to 76 to 81 inland. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then areas of low clouds and fog. Lows 58 to 63. Wednesday: Areas of low clouds and fog in the morning then partly cloudy. Highs 71 to 76 near the coast to 77 to 82 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. |