San Diego River at Fashion Valley
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 04/06/2025 2:15 PM PDTOfficial Forecast (FCST) 04/06/2025 9:14 AM PDTRecord: 19.3 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 16.5 ft Moderate Flooding 13.5 ft Minor Flooding 10 ft Action 7.5 ft Reliability of the Forecast: Based on unobstructed flow
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 16.5 - Most unelevated roads and intersections in Mission Valley are flooded and impassable. Widespread damage to businesses, residences and roads throughout Mission Valley. Water will reach up to Highway 163.
- 13.5 - Portions of Hotel Circle Road North under water. Qualcomm Way flooded and may close. Snapdragon Stadium parking may flood (likely not now) and water may back up on Chollas Creek. Mission Gorge Road at low water crossing closed with 1-2 feet of flowing water. Mission Center Road will have 2-3 feet of flowing water. Hotel Circle Road has areas of standing water.
- 12 - Even more extensive road flooding occurs in and around Mission Valley. Qualcomm Way, Camino Del Este, Ward Road, and Mission Gorge Rd flooded. Mission Trolley Station flooded and may close due to flowing water. I-5 on and off ramps flooded at the San Diego River and Pacific Highway. Mission Center Road may begin flooding with debris on railings. Fashion Valley Trolley Station surrounded by water. 2 feet of water flowing over Fashion Valley Road across gates. Old golf course has been flooded at this level.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 32.7650, -117.168 |
| RFC | CNRFC |
| State | CA |
| WFO | SGX |
| County | San Diego |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 11023000 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 10.40 ft | on 03-21-2023 |
| 2. | 10.26 ft | on 03-15-2023 |
| 3. | 8.45 ft | on 02-25-2023 |
| 4. | 12.77 ft | on 01-16-2023 |
| 5. | 10.16 ft | on 01-01-2023 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 10.40 ft | on 03-21-2023 | |
| 2. | 10.26 ft | on 03-15-2023 | |
| 3. | 8.45 ft | on 02-25-2023 | |
| 4. | 12.77 ft | on 01-16-2023 | |
| 5. | 10.16 ft | on 01-01-2023 | |
| 6. | 9.40 ft | on 12-14-2021 | |
| 7. | 12.49 ft | on 04-10-2020 | |
| 8. | 12.19 ft | on 02-15-2019 | |
| 9. | 12.08 ft | on 12-06-2018 | |
| 10. | 14.15 ft | on 02-28-2017 | |
| 11. | 11.81 ft | on 01-21-2017 | |
| 12. | 8.88 ft | on 07-20-2015 | |
| 13. | 7.78 ft | on 07-19-2015 | |
| 14. | 14.01 ft | on 12-22-2010 | |
| 15. | 10.89 ft | on 02-21-2000 | (P) |
| 16. | 11.53 ft | on 02-24-1998 | |
| 17. | 11.45 ft | on 02-15-1998 | |
| 18. | 12.80 ft | on 02-08-1998 | |
| 19. | 13.47 ft | on 03-06-1995 | |
| 20. | 12.48 ft | on 01-16-1993 | |
| 21. | 12.45 ft | on 03-01-1991 | |
| 22. | 13.11 ft | on 03-02-1983 | |
| 23. | 11.53 ft | on 03-18-1982 | |
| 24. | 16.30 ft | on 02-21-1980 | |
| 25. | 19.30 ft | on 01-27-1916 | 1 |
| 26. | 13.48 ft | on 02-21-1914 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 19.30 ft | on 01-27-1916 | 1 |
| 2. | 16.30 ft | on 02-21-1980 | |
| 3. | 14.15 ft | on 02-28-2017 | |
| 4. | 14.01 ft | on 12-22-2010 | |
| 5. | 13.48 ft | on 02-21-1914 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 19.30 ft | on 01-27-1916 | 1 |
| 2. | 16.30 ft | on 02-21-1980 | |
| 3. | 14.15 ft | on 02-28-2017 | |
| 4. | 14.01 ft | on 12-22-2010 | |
| 5. | 13.48 ft | on 02-21-1914 | |
| 6. | 13.47 ft | on 03-06-1995 | |
| 7. | 13.11 ft | on 03-02-1983 | |
| 8. | 12.80 ft | on 02-08-1998 | |
| 9. | 12.77 ft | on 01-16-2023 | |
| 10. | 12.49 ft | on 04-10-2020 | |
| 11. | 12.48 ft | on 01-16-1993 | |
| 12. | 12.45 ft | on 03-01-1991 | |
| 13. | 12.19 ft | on 02-15-2019 | |
| 14. | 12.08 ft | on 12-06-2018 | |
| 15. | 11.81 ft | on 01-21-2017 | |
| 16. | 11.53 ft | on 03-18-1982 | |
| 17. | 11.53 ft | on 02-24-1998 | |
| 18. | 11.45 ft | on 02-15-1998 | |
| 19. | 10.89 ft | on 02-21-2000 | (P) |
| 20. | 10.40 ft | on 03-21-2023 | |
| 21. | 10.26 ft | on 03-15-2023 | |
| 22. | 10.16 ft | on 01-01-2023 | |
| 23. | 9.40 ft | on 12-14-2021 | |
| 24. | 8.88 ft | on 07-20-2015 | |
| 25. | 8.45 ft | on 02-25-2023 | |
| 26. | 7.78 ft | on 07-19-2015 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NGVD29 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 36.50 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 33.50 ft |
| minor Flooding | 30.00 ft |
| action | 27.50 ft |
| Latest Value | 22.73 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 20.00 ft |
Unique Local Info
Barricades needed on Camino Del Este and Avinida del Rio at Action stage.
Note: The 1980 historic crest was based on Flood Control Engineering Measurements and not USGS records.
Collaborative Agencies
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.