Dec 17, 2008
A pair of winter storms associated with a vigorous, cold upper-low brought periods of high winds, heavy rain, and snow to the region from late on the 13th through the 17th. The first storm brought rain to the lower elevations and gusty winds and very heavy snow to the mountains and deserts. Blizzard conditions forced the closure of mountain highways while heavy rain caused a debris flow in the Santiago Burn Area. Snowfall accumulations from this first storm measured 31 inches at Big Bear Lake, 3
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 147079). 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.