Another cold upper level system led to widespread precipitation and strong winds in Southern California on March 21st through the 23rd.

Flood in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 05:00:00 to 21-MAR-23 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: DE LUZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

De Luz Road was closed due to flooding. About 0.50-0.70 inch of rain fell in this area in the 12hrs prior.

Flood in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 05:00:00 to 21-MAR-23 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: RAINBOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

In the Rainbow area, Huffstatler St was closed from 5th St to 2nd St due to flooding. About 0.50-0.70 inch of rain fell in the 12 hours prior.

Flood in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 05:00:00 to 21-MAR-23 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: DEL DIOS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

In Escondido, Country Club Drive was closed south of Harmony Grove Road due to flooding.

Flood in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 05:30:00 to 21-MAR-23 06:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: CHULA VISTA JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding was reported in Lane 2 at the intersection of SR75 and Attu Avenue. Rainfall of 0.60 inch fell in the previous 6 hours.

Flood in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 06:00:00 to 21-MAR-23 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: HILLCREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The I-8 East on ramp at Texas Street was flooded, with water up to vehicle tires. Rainfall of 0.70 to 0.80 inches fell in the previous 6 hours.

Flood in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 06:00:00 to 21-MAR-23 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: VALLEY CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding on Vesper Road lead to multiple vehicle spinouts. About 0.90 to 1.10 inches of rain fell in this area in the previous 12 hours.

Flood in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 06:30:00 to 21-MAR-23 07:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: SORRENTO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The off-ramp on I-5 North at La Jolla Village Drive was flooded. About 0.65 inch of rain fell in the previous 6 hours.

Flood in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 08:30:00 to 21-MAR-23 09:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: MURRIETA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Murrieta, the parking lot in front of the local Sam's Club was flooded with water about 1 foot deep.

Flood in SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 09:00:00 to 21-MAR-23 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: KEENBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A swiftwater rescue was needed near Cajon Boulevard and Swarthout Canyon Road after a vehicle tried to cross high water and got swept away in the current. The vehicle was swept approximately 100 yards down the river and was not recoverable.

Flood in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 09:00:00 to 21-MAR-23 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: TEMECULA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Roads near the intersection of Anza Road and De Portola Road were shut down due to flowing water and a mud slide. A jeep vehicle required a rescue after it was stuck in 2 feet of flowing water and mud. About 1.4 inches of rain fell in this area in the previous 12 hours, with 1 inch falling in 6 hours.

Flood in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 10:00:00 to 21-MAR-23 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: RANCHO CALIFORNIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The eastbound right-hand lane of Murrieta Hot Springs Road was flooded by a 3-foot waterfall from Warm Springs Creek. About 1.4 inches of rain fell in this area in the previous 12 hours.

Flood in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 11:30:00 to 21-MAR-23 12:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: EUCALYPTUS HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Low-lying portions of Barona Road and Wildcat Canyon Road were flooded. Total rainfall of 1.6 inches occurred.

Flood in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 12:00:00 to 21-MAR-23 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: PAUMA VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

About 2 inches of rain fell at Palomar Mountain nearby, leading to the San Luis Rey River flowing over Cole Grade Road with water 1 to 2 feet deep.

Flash Flood in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 12:30:00 to 21-MAR-23 13:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: TEMECULA RNCH CAL AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported fast-moving water over Via Montezuma at Murrieta Creek, prompting a road closure.

Flood in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 21-MAR-23 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: TENT CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

About 0.43 inch of rain fell in one hour between 7 and 8 PM, leading to flooding on Ocean View Blvd.

Flood in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 18:00:00 to 21-MAR-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: LEMON GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

SR94 near College Grove Drive had all lanes flooded with standing water. About 0.35 inch of rain fell in 90 minutes prior to this report, with 1.27 inches falling in the previous 30 hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 08:30:00 to 21-MAR-23 09:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: ENCINITAS
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was downed near Weidners Garden.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 09:00:00 to 21-MAR-23 09:20:00 (PST-8)
Location: LEUCADIA
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was downed, resulting in a power outage.

Flood in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 13:00:00 to 21-MAR-23 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: TEMECULA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Temecula shared a photo of a flooded road crossing near Murrieta Creek.