Flood in San Diego County, California

Flood February 6, 2024 · San Diego County, California

Death

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 61 year old man drowned in the Tijuana River Channel on February 6 while attempting to cross the international border, following heavy rain in San Diego. San Diego Fire-Rescue swift water crews pulled the body from the river and despite attempted lifesaving measures, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The wider storm

An atmospheric river took aim at Southern California for several days starting early on February 4th, with impacts lasting through February 9th. Over a foot of rain fell in some locations, while some areas in the mountains received several feet of accumulating snow, depending on elevation.

Began near San Ysidro (32.5575, -117.0683).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1165338. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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