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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: | Apr 14 2021 at 8:40 AM PDT | Next Issuance: | Apr 15 2021 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 | |||
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 |
2015 |
1,290 |
8.97 |
Jul 19, 2015 |
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Jan 1982 to Present) | |||
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: Mostly cloudy in the morning and becoming partly cloudy. Highs 63 to 68. Light winds becoming west 15 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening then patchy low clouds. Lows 47 to 53. Light winds. Friday: Areas of low clouds in the morning then mostly sunny. Highs 62 to 67 near the coast to 68 inland. Light winds. Friday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then patchy low clouds. Lows 48 to 53. Light winds. Saturday: Areas of low clouds in the morning then mostly sunny. Highs 64 to 69 near the coast to 71 inland. Light winds. Saturday Night: Mostly clear in the evening then patchy low clouds and fog. Lows 50 to 55. Sunday: Patchy low clouds and fog in the morning then sunny. Warmer. Highs 74 to 79 near the coast to 79 to 84 inland. Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 51 to 56. Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs 73 to 78 near the coast to 82 inland. Monday Night: Mostly clear in the evening and becoming partly cloudy. Lows 51 to 56. Tuesday: Partly cloudy in the morning and becoming mostly sunny. Highs 66 to 71 near the coast to 74 inland. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then areas of low clouds and fog. Lows 51 to 56. Wednesday: Areas of low clouds and fog in the morning then mostly sunny. Highs 62 to 67 near the coast to 68 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. |