Aug 29, 2021
An influx of monsoonal moisture impacted portions of the southwestern U.S. from August 29th through 31st. This brought multiple thunderstorms from the deserts of Southern California all the way to the coast, where areas saw gusty winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. On August 30 and 31, severe thunderstorms impacted the Salton Sea and produce heavy rainfall. On August 31 a significant dust storm moved through the Coachella Valley and into the Borrego Deserts. On both days trees were report
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 983714). 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.