Sep 1, 2023
A deep southerly fetch of rich moisture up from the Gulf of California led to scattered to widespread heavy rainfall in Imperial and eastern Riverside counties during the afternoon of the 1st. Moisture values were well above normal for the time of year with precipitable water values analyzed around 2.0-2.2 inches. A Flash Flood Watch was issued for much of the region. Favorable dynamic and orographic forcing helped lead to strong updrafts and training of storms over certain terrain areas. Radar
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1141024). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Imperial County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.