Aug 12, 2022
A deep moisture surge across Southern California lead to widespread heavy thunderstorms across the mountains and deserts in the middle of August, leading to multiple days of flooding. Torrential downpours lead to severe flash flooding and debris flows near the Apple and El Dorado burn scars.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1043752). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in San Diego County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.