Full Notification

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... North Central San Diego County in southwestern California...

* Until 600 PM PDT.

* At 305 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in San Luis Rey drainage, Buena Vista and Ward Creeks near Warner Springs. Between 0.75 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Warner Springs, Hwy 79 Between Santa Ysabel And Warner Springs, Hwy 79 Between Warner Springs And Oak Grove, Lake Henshaw, Hwy S2 Between Hwy 79 And Hwy 78, Ranchita, S7 - East Grade Rd, Borrego Palm Canyon, Hwy 79 Between Oak Grove And Aguanga, Palomar Mountain, Los Coyotes Indian Reservation, Santa Ysabel Indian Reservation, Santa Ysabel and La Jolla Indian Reservation. Between Borrego Springs and Warner Springs This includes the following streams and drainages...Borrego Palm Canyon, Verde, Caada, San Ysidro Creek, Aguanga, Caada, Ward Canyon, Scholder Creek, Cedar Creek, Agua Caliente, Caada, Carrista Creek, Kohler Canyon, San Luis Rey River, Bear Canyon, Temecula Creek, Carrizo Creek, Matagual Creek, West Fork San Luis Rey River, Coyote Creek, Agua Caliente Creek, Iron Springs Creek, Cooper Canyon, Indian Creek, Cow Canyon, Buena Vista Creek, Santa Ysabel Creek and San Felipe Creek.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SAN DIEGO, CA

Instructions:

When Flooded turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.