Jan 6, 2016
A strong, low latitude jet stream brought a series of storms through Southern California with periods of moderate to heavy rain/snow, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and high surf. Three-day rainfall totals were around 2 to 7 inches for the coast/valley/foothill areas, and 1 to 3 inches for the deserts. The mountains received a wide range of snow amounts, ranging from 6 to 30 inches, most of which fell above 5000 feet. The highest amounts were in the San Bernardino and Riverside County Mountains, wi
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 617076). 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.