Flash Flood — San Diego, California
2021-01-29 · near San Ysidro, San Diego, California
1
Direct deaths
8
Injuries
Event narrative
San Diego fire department and rescue and U.S. Border Patrol report 8 people trapped in a flooding storm drain between Otay Mesa and San Ysidro. 7 people were helped to safety with one fatality.
Wider weather episode
A potent trough of low pressure associated with a weak atmospheric river brought heavy mountain and snow and areas of flooding rains across Southern California from January 28th to 29th.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 938895. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.