San Diego Declares State of Emergency Amid Record-Breaking Rainfall

Widespread Flooding and Hundreds of Rescues Reported as City Experiences Wettest January Day on Record

San Diego experienced its wettest January day on record on Monday, with heavy rainfall causing widespread flooding, road closures, and hundreds of rescues.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria declared a state of emergency due to the extreme rainfall and flash flooding.
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for San Diego County, with heavy rain, gusty winds, and possible thunderstorms forecasted.
Multiple storms moving through the country are bringing wintry weather up north and flash flood risks across the south until Thursday.
San Diego's rain amounts have been well below normal this season, but Monday's single storm brought the city to slightly above normal for the water year.