FLASH FLOOD WARNING

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August 28, 2013 (San Diego's East County) -- A flash flood warning is in effect until 4:15 p.m. for east central San Diego County. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are occurring in and around the Chariot Fire burn area. 

Doppler radar estimates up to 0.6 inches of rain has fallen in the burn area in about 30 minutes this afternoon. This is well in excess of U.S. G.S. thresholds for debris flows from this burn scar. Roads, trails and campgrounds located along drainages within or below the burned basins can be impacted by flash floods and debris flows. This includes areas along Highway S-2 and the great Southern Overland Stage route as wel as the Butterfield Ranch area.

Residents and motorists in and below recently burned areas should be  alert to heavy mud and debris flows which may block roads and culverts. Potentially dangerous flooding and property loss could result in areas where runoff is restricted or blocked. Additional rainfall amounts of one inch or more are possible in the warned area.


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