Active Weather Alerts
River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:19 PM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...San Diego River at Fashion Valley. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, Action 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. At 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 can begin to take on water at the lowest levels. At 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 gage. At 11.0 feet, The 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). At 12.0 feet, Even 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. At 13.5 feet, Portions 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:01 AM PST Thursday the stage was 12.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:01 AM PST Thursday was 12.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 13.4 feet this afternoon. It will then fall late this evening. It will rise to 12.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning to 3.8 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will rise to 5.6 feet Monday afternoon. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.8 feet on 01/16/2023. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (11 am PST) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun San Diego River Fashion Valley 10.0 12.7 Thu 11 am PS MSG MSG MSG &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 8:48 AM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...High astronomical tides in the mornings will result in minor tidal overflow and local beach flooding. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow, beach flooding, and coastal erosion most likely during times of high tides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted high tides at La Jolla: 6.7 feet at 638 AM Thursday, 6.9 feet at 726 AM Friday, 7.0 feet at 814 AM Saturday, 6.8 feet at 901 AM Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. &&
Local Radar