Here’s a sample of the staggering amount of rain that fell across San Diego County from late Monday to early Wednesday. Most of the rain came on Tuesday. Forecasters say San Diego isn’t likely to get more rain for the next 7-10 days.
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson Smith and Gary Robbins
A surprisingly strong storm swept through San Diego County on Tuesday, causing scores of traffic accidents, leaving thousands without power, shuttering beaches and sinking at least one boat. While property damage and flooding were limited, the downpour flushed sewage-tainted pollution from Tijuana into South Bay beaches as far north as Coronado. The first major storm […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The CW San Diego Quoted: Jeff Stephenson, San Diego County Water Authority
Despite this two-day rain storm that’s wrapping up, overall, we’ve had a very dry fall and winter. Jeff Stephenson, a principal water resources specialist for the San Diego County Water Authority, spoke with Morning Extra about the impact the recent rain will have and how the water supply for 2018 is looking. Visit WaterSmartSD.org for […]
In the mountains above coastal Santa Barbara County, the vegetation is typically so deep and lush that it can soak up a half-inch of rainwater before it flows downhill. But that was before the Thomas fire swept through in December, burning those trees and brush to the ground. Now, the rain has no buffer, and […]
Here are the Staggering Rainfall Totals from Tuesday’s Storm
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-TribuneHere’s a sample of the staggering amount of rain that fell across San Diego County from late Monday to early Wednesday. Most of the rain came on Tuesday. Forecasters say San Diego isn’t likely to get more rain for the next 7-10 days.
Packing A Punch: Intensity Of S.D. Storm Takes Some By Surprise, Knocks Out Power
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson Smith and Gary RobbinsA surprisingly strong storm swept through San Diego County on Tuesday, causing scores of traffic accidents, leaving thousands without power, shuttering beaches and sinking at least one boat. While property damage and flooding were limited, the downpour flushed sewage-tainted pollution from Tijuana into South Bay beaches as far north as Coronado. The first major storm […]
Winter Storms and Conservation Concerns
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The CW San Diego Quoted: Jeff Stephenson, San Diego County Water AuthorityDespite this two-day rain storm that’s wrapping up, overall, we’ve had a very dry fall and winter. Jeff Stephenson, a principal water resources specialist for the San Diego County Water Authority, spoke with Morning Extra about the impact the recent rain will have and how the water supply for 2018 is looking. Visit WaterSmartSD.org for […]
Rains Finally Arrive, Bringing New Danger In California’s Vast Fire Zones
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Joseph Serna and Javier PanzarIn the mountains above coastal Santa Barbara County, the vegetation is typically so deep and lush that it can soak up a half-inch of rainwater before it flows downhill. But that was before the Thomas fire swept through in December, burning those trees and brush to the ground. Now, the rain has no buffer, and […]