By Sir Milo Loftin, County of San Diego Communications Office
March 15, 2025 (San Diego) - Most people in the region likely noted this week’s rain and — in some parts of the county—snow. Residents of San Diego County’s unincorporated areas can report non-emergency storm damage through the “Tell Us Now!” app.
Storm damage includes potholes, fallen trees, flooded roadways and downed powerlines. The free app makes it easy to report these issues and track the progress of your report on your smartphone.
You can download the app on both Apple and Android devices, it is also available in Spanish for those whose phone settings are set to Spanish.
How to Submit a Report
To report storm-related damage in unincorporated areas, follow these steps:
- Download and open the Tell Us Now! app on your Apple or Android device.
- Select a category and the nature of the request.
- Attach a photo of the request if available.
- Provide the location and a description of the request.
- Enter your contact information.
- Submit the request.
When a report is submitted, the appropriate County departments will be quickly notified. If the complaint is not under the County’s jurisdiction, the app will notify you of the correct authority to contact to fix the problem.
In addition to storm-related issues, residents can also report:
- Air quality complaints, such as smoke, odors or dust.
- Vector control issues, like mosquito breeding areas, green pools or dead birds, which can be indicators of West Nile virus.
- Code compliance issues, like abandoned vehicles, graffiti or illegal dumping.
- Pricing and scale issues at businesses, including gas pumps and grocery stores.
- Non-emergency problems at a County-operated park or space.
- Other road service requests that are not storm related.
The app is available in the app stores for iPhone and Android smartphones. Download and Tell Us Now!
East County News Service
Last week’s storms brought 6-10 inches of snow to our mountains with up to 1.5 inches in urban portions of our county. Now, multiple new storms are moving into the area, with rain now falling across the region and multiple atmospheric rivers soon to drench our region, with the heaviest rains Thursday, the National Weather Service predicts. A flood watch has been issued now through Thursday afternoon for San Diego’s inland and coastal areas, including cities such as La Mesa, Santee, Poway, and Escondido as well as San Diego. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon could bring rainfall rates of .5 to 0.75 inches per hour, with up to an inch per hour possible in lower mountain areas, along with thunderstorms. Two to three inches of snow are forecast at higher elevations locally. A winter storm warning will remain in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
Yet another storm is possible Sunday and Monday, with continued colder than normal temperatures.
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By Miriam Raftery
March 5, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) – A major storm system will bring strong winds and rain across our region, with heavy snow forecast starting tonight in East County mountains. Mount Laguna could receive up to a foot of snow, with up to eight inches on Palomar Mountain and three inches in Julian by Friday morning. Heavy snow will make it difficult to travel above 4,000 feet in elevation.
In urban areas, flooding is possible. El Cajon, La Mesa, and other areas are expected to receive up to an inch and a half of rain, the National Weather Service predicts.
Along the coast, a small craft advisory is in effect through Friday morning due to expected high surf and high seas.
Clear weather is forecast for the weekend, but another storm system may bring more rain, snow, and strong winds starting Monday and Tuesday.
East County News Service
February 12, 2025 (San Diego's East County) -- An atmospheric river is moving into our region, bringing rain today with heavier rain late Thursday and Friday. A flood watch has been issued starting Thursday afternoon through Friday.
The Pacific storm could bring up to 7 inches on Mt. Palomar, up to 5 inchesin Julian, 2-3 inches in valleys, and up to an inch in some desert areas, with snow at higher elevations, up to two inches above 6,000 feet. Strong wind gusts in mountains up to 70 miles per hour and up to 50 mph in deserts are forecast.
California Highway Patrol is warning of winter storm conditions this morning on I-8 east of Willow Road in Alpine.
The County urges residents to be prepared. Check your home by clearing rain gutters, checking storm drains and if needed, pick up sandbags. Go to http://AlertSanDiego.org to sign up for county emergency alerts and more tips.
Mudslides are possible in recently burned areas.
The rainfall is needed, since southern California is now in severe drought conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
Dry, warmer weather is expected over the weekend.
By Yvette Urrea Moe, County of San Diego Communications Office
February 11, 2025 (San Diego) - With rainy weather in the forecast, including the chance of flooding in some low-lying areas, emergency officials offer seven safety tips.
If you must drive during heavy squalls, allow yourself extra time, turn on headlights even in the day, and give plenty of space between your vehicle and the one in front of you.
- When approaching a flooded roadway with moving water, do not attempt to drive through it. It only takes a few inches of water to get a vehicle to float away, and there’s no guarantee the roadway below hasn’t been washed out. You can report flooded roadways or other unsafe road issues in the unincorporated area by calling (877) 684-8000.
- The same caution is true for pedestrians, if moving water can sweep a car away, it can easily do the same to people. Do not try to wade through a flooded roadway.
- If your home gets an evacuation warning, or if you feel unsafe, evacuate.
- Stay informed on adverse weather conditions, with official information from the National Weather Service or news outlets.
- Visit AlertSanDiego.org for disaster preparedness tips including flooding.
- To receive emergency alerts for your area, download the Genasys Protect app or in the App Store or Google Play.
For information on how to use sandbags to divert water from your homes or businesses or where to get them, and additional driving tips, see First Big Rains on the Way, Sandbags Available.