A flash flood watch was in effect for San Diego County Monday afternoon as a winter storm dumped steady rain on the region and authorities reported widespread street flooding.
The National Weather Service said major flooding was most likely east of the mountains, with areas along the Tijuana Valley, San Diego River and Santa Margarita River most in danger.
“The accumulation of steady moderate to locally heavy rainfall will likely result in areas of flooding along streams and creeks, low water crossings, poorly drained intersections, and in urban areas where runoff is impeded,” the weather service said.
Most areas of San Diego were expected to get from an inch to three inches of rain through Monday night.
San Diego Police reported flooding in the 2300 block of Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach, the northbound side of the 5600 block of La Jolla Boulevard in La Jolla, the 2400 block of Hotel Circle North in Mission Valley and on Avenida Del Rio at Camino de la Reina in Mission Valley.
The county Department of Public Works reported flooding and associated road closures on Country Club Road in the Harmony Grove area and on Lemon Crest Drive, between Wintergardens Boulevard and Riverview Avenue, in Lakeside.
The California Highway Patrol reported large rocks have fallen onto eastbound state Route 78 at Wynola Road.
— From Staff and Wire Reports
