Rivers in California
San Diego River at Fashion Valley
Below flood stage
2.21ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 7:15 AM PDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.21 ftThu, Sep 24, 9:00 AM PDT
- Record crest
- 19.30 ft1916
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 16.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 7.50 ft |
- 16.50 ftMost 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.
- 13.50 ftPortions 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.
- 12.00 ftEven 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.
- 11.00 ftThe 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).
- 10.00 ftMore 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.
- 9.00 ftMore 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.
- 7.50 ftAction 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.
Crest history
26 crests on NOAA’s list since 1914.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 27, 1916 | 19.30 ft |
| 2 | February 21, 1980 | 16.30 ft |
| 3 | February 28, 2017 | 14.15 ft |
| 4 | December 22, 2010 | 14.01 ft |
| 5 | February 21, 1914 | 13.48 ft |
| 6 | March 6, 1995 | 13.47 ft |
| 7 | March 2, 1983 | 13.11 ft |
| 8 | February 8, 1998 | 12.80 ft |
| 9 | January 16, 2023 | 12.77 ft |
| 10 | April 10, 2020 | 12.49 ft |
| 11 | January 16, 1993 | 12.48 ft |
| 12 | March 1, 1991 | 12.45 ft |
| 13 | February 15, 2019 | 12.19 ft |
| 14 | December 6, 2018 | 12.08 ft |
| 15 | January 21, 2017 | 11.81 ft |
| 16 | March 18, 1982 | 11.53 ft |
| 17 | February 24, 1998 | 11.53 ft |
| 18 | February 15, 1998 | 11.45 ft |
| 19 | February 21, 2000 | 10.89 ft |
| 20 | March 21, 2023 | 10.40 ft |
| 21 | March 15, 2023 | 10.26 ft |
| 22 | January 1, 2023 | 10.16 ft |
| 23 | December 14, 2021 | 9.40 ft |
| 24 | July 20, 2015 | 8.88 ft |
| 25 | February 25, 2023 | 8.45 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 21, 2023: 10.40 ft
- March 15, 2023: 10.26 ft
- February 25, 2023: 8.45 ft
- January 16, 2023: 12.77 ft
- January 1, 2023: 10.16 ft
- December 14, 2021: 9.40 ft
- April 10, 2020: 12.49 ft
- February 15, 2019: 12.19 ft
- December 6, 2018: 12.08 ft
- February 28, 2017: 14.15 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the California Nevada River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.