Alert archive / California / River Flood Warnings in 2016

River Flood Warning 2, NWS San Diego, CA

January 6, 2016San Diego County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this river flood warning at Jan 6, 2016, 12:00 PM PST for San Diego County, California. It took effect at Jan 6, 2016, 9:00 PM PST. It was in force for 20 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jan 6, 2016, 12:00 PM PST (20:00 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 6, 2016, 9:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 7, 2016, 5:00 PM PST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County San Diego County, CA

The radar

The San Diego radar (KNKX), 15 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point San Diego River at Fashion Valley (FSNC1). The gauge peaked at 11.50 ft at Jan 5, 2016, 8:00 PM PST.

actionminormoderate51001/0601/0701/0801/09
Action stage
7.5 ft
Minor stage
10 ft
Moderate stage
13.5 ft
Major stage
16.5 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 11023000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

247 
WGUS46 KSGX 061957
FLWSGX
Bulletin - immediate broadcast requested
Flood Warning
National Weather Service San Diego, CA
1200 PM PST WED JAN 6 2016

...The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a flood warning for the 
following rivers in California... 

  San Diego River At Fashion Valley AFFECTING San Diego County

.Overview...

Heavy rains this afternoon are expected to result in rapid rises of the San Diego River. The San Diego River at Fashion Valley is forecast to reach flood stage around 10 pm this evening with a crest of 11.9 feet around 4 am Thursday monring. The river level will gradually decrease later Thursday morning. 

&&


CAC073-070857-
/O.NEW.KSGX.FL.W.0002.160107T0540Z-160108T0100Z/
/FSNC1.1.ER.160107T0540Z.160107T1100Z.160107T1900Z.NO/
1200 PM PST WED JAN 6 2016

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a 

* Flood Warning for the San Diego River At Fashion Valley.
* At 1115 AM Wednesday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.3 feet and expected to be reached around 10 pm this evening.
* The crest is forecast to be 11.9 feet around 4 am Thursday morning.
* Minor flooding is expected.
 *  At 11.3 feet, FLOOD STAGE. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...

Act now to protect your life and property. Prepare forflood waters to rise 
across the warned area. Turn around...don't drown. Do not drive vehicles through
flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3279 11726 3291 11690 3285 11686 3273 11716
      3273 11727                  

$$

TS
3 follow-up statements
918 
WGUS86 KSGX 070239
FLSSGX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Diego, CA
639 PM PST WED JAN 6 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in California...
 
  San Diego River At Fashion Valley AFFECTING San Diego County 
For the San Diego River, including Fashion Valley, Minor flooding is forecasted.

&&

CAC073-071539-
/O.EXT.KSGX.FL.W.0002.160107T0500Z-160107T2200Z/
/FSNC1.1.ER.160107T0500Z.160107T1100Z.160107T1600Z.NO/
639 PM PST WED JAN 6 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The San Diego River At Fashion Valley
* from tonight until tomorrow morning
* At 0615 PM Wednesday the stage was 7.87 feet or just above monitor stage.
* Flood stage is 11.3 feet and expected to be reached around 9 pm.
* The crest is forecast to be 11.5 feet around 4 am Thursday morning.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
 *  At 11.3 feet, FLOOD STAGE. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay informed on the latest river forecasts and conditions. Do not drive through
flooded areas or around barricades.

&&

LAT...LON 3279 11726 3291 11690 3285 11686 3273 11716
      3273 11727                  

$$

TS
725 
WGUS86 KSGX 070552
FLSSGX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Diego, CA
952 PM PST WED JAN 6 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in California..
  San Diego River At Fashion Valley AFFECTING San Diego County 
For the San Diego River, including Fashion Valley, Minor flooding is forecasted.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay informed on the latest river forecasts and conditions. Do not drive through
flooded areas or around barricades.

&&

CAC073-071852-
/O.CON.KSGX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160107T2200Z/
/FSNC1.1.ER.160107T0556Z.160107T0600Z.160107T1600Z.NO/
952 PM PST WED JAN 6 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The San Diego River At Fashion Valley
* from tonight until tomorrow morning
* At 915 PM Wednesday the stage was 10.6 feet
* The crest is forecast to be 12.0 feet around 4 am Thursday morning.
* Minor flooding is forecast
* Flood stage is 11.3 feet
 *  At 11.3 feet, FLOOD STAGE. 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. * Flood History...this crest compares to a previous crest of 10.9 feet on Feb 21 
  2000.

&&

LAT...LON 3279 11726 3291 11690 3285 11686 3273 11716
      3273 11727                  

$$
423 
WGUS86 KSGX 071300
FLSSGX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Diego, CA
500 AM PST THU JAN 7 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in California..
  San Diego River At Fashion Valley AFFECTING San Diego County 
For the San Diego River, including Fashion Valley, Minor flooding is possible.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay informed on the latest river forecasts and conditions. Do not drive through
flooded areas or around barricades.

&&

CAC073-072200-
/O.CON.KSGX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160107T2200Z/
/FSNC1.1.ER.160107T1259Z.160107T1300Z.160107T1600Z.NO/
500 AM PST THU JAN 7 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The San Diego River At Fashion Valley
* through this morning
* At 4:15 AM Thursday the stage was 9.1 feet
* Minor flooding is still possible this morning
* The river crested at 10.62 feet at 9:15 PM wednesday
* Flood stage is 11.3 feet
 *  At 11.3 feet, FLOOD STAGE. 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. * Flood History...this crest compares to a previous crest of 10.9 feet on Feb 21 
  2000.

&&

LAT...LON 3279 11726 3291 11690 3285 11686 3273 11716
      3273 11727                  

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS San Diego, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 5, 4:11 PM PSTFlash Flood WarningSGXSan Diego3 hr
Jan 5, 6:46 PM PSTAreal Flood AdvisorySGXRiverside, San Diego4 hr
Jan 5, 8:28 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningSGXSan Diego9 hr
Jan 6, 4:05 AM PSTWind AdvisorySGXOrange, San Diego14 hr
Jan 6, 4:28 AM PSTFlash Flood WatchSGXOrange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego32 hr
Jan 6, 10:36 AM PSTBeach Hazards StatementSGXOrange, San Diego15 hr
Jan 6, 10:36 AM PSTHigh Surf WarningSGXOrange, San Diego59 hr
Jan 6, 12:10 PM PSTFlash Flood WarningSGXOrange5 hr
Jan 6, 12:35 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningSGX55 min
Jan 6, 12:40 PM PSTAreal Flood WarningSGXOrange, Riverside, San Bernardino6 hr
Jan 6, 12:45 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningSGX45 min
Jan 6, 12:46 PM PSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGXOrange, Riverside, San Bernardino44 min
Jan 6, 1:04 PM PSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGXOrange, Riverside, San Diego56 min
Jan 6, 1:23 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningSGX37 min
Jan 6, 1:30 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningSGX45 min
Jan 6, 1:34 PM PSTFlash Flood WarningSGXOrange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego3 hr
Jan 6, 1:50 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningSGX40 min
Jan 6, 2:09 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningSGX96 min
Jan 6, 2:23 PM PSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGXSan Diego52 min
Jan 6, 2:45 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningSGX60 min
Jan 6, 2:54 PM PSTTornado WarningSGXSan Diego20 min
Jan 6, 2:56 PM PSTTornado WarningSGXSan Diego19 min
Jan 6, 3:12 PM PSTFlash Flood WarningSGXSan Diego3 hr
Jan 6, 3:19 PM PSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGXSan Diego43 min
Jan 6, 3:50 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningSGX85 min

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.