What to KnowMost of San Diego County was doused in 1/2 to 1 inch of rain by Monday eveningMore rain is expected overnight into Tuesday morningSlight chance for light snow on Mt. Laguna and Palomar Mountain overnight Monday into TuesdayMajority of Tuesday during the day will be dryRound two of this storm on Tuesday night will bring more rain and more strong windsWind advisory comes back Tuesday night through Wednesday morning for all of San Diego CountyA high surf advisory is in effect through Friday, rip current danger is highSnow levels as low as 3,500 to 4,000 feet are expected on Wednesday night and may result in light accumulations along Interstate 8 and on Mt. Laguna and Palomar Mountain

A storm bringing impressive rain totals battered San Diego County on Monday, toppling trees, flooding urban areas and dousing the county in 1/2 to 1 inch of rainfall by Monday evening.

And that’s just the beginning.

Tuesday weather

More rain is expected overnight Monday through Tuesday morning. Mt. Laguna and Palomar Mountain may even get a light dusting of snow as snow levels could drop down to below 6,000 feet overnight Monday into Tuesday.

Expect light showers to start your Tuesday commute before the dryer daylight hours. Definitely don’t put away the rain gear as round two of this storm is expected to arrive late Tuesday night, bringing rain and gusty winds, according to NBC 7 meteorologist Greg Bledsoe.

For the entire county, a WIND ADVISORY goes back into effect Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, since wind gusts of 45 mph are possible with some isolated stronger gusts.

Wednesday weather

Showers will continue overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning. By Wednesday morning, snow levels could drop down below 5,000 feet, but don’t expect a thick layer at lower levels, Bledsoe clarified.

By Wednesday afternoon, things start to quiet down. Shower chances stay in the forecast into Thursday, but the second half of the week looks much drier.

In addition to all the rain, wind, and possible snow, the surf is also up. San Diego’s coast is under a HIGH SURF ADVISORY through Friday. The surf is expected to peak Wednesday with waves up to 10 feet, and some sets even bigger than that. Wind and rain will make the surfing conditions far from ideal, and rip current danger is high. So, it’s probably best to just stay out of the water, Bledsoe warned.

Damages from Monday’s storm

In Pacific Beach, a tree came crashing down on top of home and car. NBC 7’s Omari Fleming reports neighbors say the downed tree was an accident waiting to happen.

On Monday, wicked winds and pouring rain helped a Torrey Pine tree in Pacific Beach come crashing to the ground at Oliver Avenue and Dawes Street. The tree fell on a house and crashed on top of Tesla vehicle, which only suffered minor damage. No one was hurt by the downed tree.

“It was really loud and then the house shook a little bit,” said Pacific Beach neighbor Maria Higgins.

She peered outside her house to see the hulking tree’s roots severed on the sidewalk. While some of the branches landed on the roof of the home next door, they didn’t appear to cause any major damage … but that’s yet to be evaluated.

“Its crazy to think weather is capable of such a thing,” said Jake Britt, another neighbor.

Back in December 2025, a man died after a tree splintered in half and fell on him in City Heights during a robust storm that hit the region.

In January of this year, rains caused raging floodwaters to pour out of CrossFit ATR in Mission Valley. The owner of neighboring business 1502 Candle Co. wasn’t spared either.

Caroline Jackson, business owner of1502 Candle Co., shared video of her family cleaning up after floodwaters invaded her business in January for the second time in two years.

Jackson, like others in the office complex off Mission Gorge, were sandbagging and boarding up their stores on Monday, worried this waterway behind them will swell again and race into their businesses for a third time in two years.

“It’s just horrible. I’m grateful that it wasn’t my home, but at the same time it’s just, it’s just such a hard thing to go through with your business,” Jackson said.

As with many storms, the North County is one of the first places to feel the impact of the wind and rain. NBC 7’s Dave Summers reports live from the Oceanside Pier.

Also on Monday, a car was found in the shrubs, with a tree toppled on it, near Interstate-805 on Palm Avenue and 47th Street in National City. No other information about the scene was immediately available.

Flooded urban areas from Monday’s storm

A white car tried to pass the Sweetwater River as it goes over Quarry Road, despite the posted flood warning signs. NBC 7’s Joe Little shows us what happens when you don’t listen to signage. 

Out in Spring Valley on Monday, a swift-water rescue was called for a white sedan that tried its best to cross the Sweetwater River as it goes over Quarry Road despite the nearby sign that reads “When flooded turn around don’t drown”.

A tow truck arrived to fish the car out when the truck inexplicably drove into the flooded road and got stuck as well. Two young men hopped out of the truck when the duo realized they too, would need a tow.

Everyone from that scene emerged safely from their flooded vehicles but their rides are likely not in as good shape.