SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Some roadways are closed across San Diego County as a Pacific storm brings heavy rain and flooding in certain areas. This comes as a flood watch remains in effect for the region through Saturday evening.
Local officials continue to stress: “Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads.” According to the National Weather Service, most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Drivers are encouraged to use extreme caution during this bout of rain.
How much rain is expected in San Diego County this weekend?
For motorists, alternate routes and traffic delays are likely over the weekend due to the impacts of the Pacific storm. Here is a list of road closures due to flooding and other weather-related impacts throughout the county:
Camp Pendleton: Stuart Mesa Rd. was closed from Las Flores St. in the 41 area to the intersection of Las Pulgas Rd.
Carlsbad: El Camino Real on-ramp to eastbound to SR-78 was closed.
Caltrans at 3 p.m. Saturday said the El Camino Real on-ramp remained closed and the right lane adjacent to the on-ramp was closed due to rising water.
(REOPENED) San Diego: All lanes were blocked on northbound I-15, just south of I-8 due to a traffic incident.
La Presa: Quarry Road was closed due to flooding.
Harmony Grove: Harmony Grove Rd. to South End CMR/Hillside Dr. was closed due to flooding.
For real-time traffic updates check Caltrans’ QuickMap or the Department of Public Works’ Road Conditions portal.
FOX 5/KUSI will update this list as more closures occur throughout the weekend.
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