January 22 Flash Flood Warning

On January 22, 2024, the National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for the city of San Diego, and surrounding areas, to include SDSU, at least through 12:45 p.m. As of 6 p.m., both San Diego and Imperial County regions have received weather-related warnings given heavy rains. All are encouraged to be attentive to weather alerts and to follow the guidance of officials.

Teams are aware of multiple building-impacts due to weather-related flooding at both SDSU and SDSU Imperial Valley. Report any urgent facilities-related issues to Facilities Services Work Control at 619-594-4754; for non-emergency issues, fill out the online Work Control form. Students in residential communities should submit service requests online through their housing portal for any student housing-related impacts.

Guidance during Flash Floods and Flooding

• Do not walk or drive into flooded waters or flood areas (it may be harder to gauge water depth).
• If your vehicle stalls due to water, abandon it immediately and seek higher ground. Rapidly rising water may sweep the vehicle and its occupants away.
• Do not drive around road barriers.
• Continue to check official reports for related emergency information and follow instructions from public safety officials. If advised to evacuate, do so immediately.
• The City of San Diego has issued a storm alert with information about impacted city services, road closures and sandbag locations.
• For those who rely on public transportation in the region, MTS has provided information about alerts and detour notices on its website. Check the site frequently for information about bus and trolley service. 
  Continue to check official reports for related emergency information and follow instructions from public safety officials. If advised to evacuate, do so immediately.

Emergency Notifications

Update Jan. 22 at 6:04 p.m.: Correction: Teams have confirmed that the water leak reported at the SDSU Imperial Valley library was caused by today's rain and are working to address the issue. The library remains open.

Jan. 22 at 4:24 p.m.: Both Alvarado Court and Canyon Crest Drive, between Parking Lot 15 and Aztec Circle, have reopened to traffic following temporary flood-related closures. On campus, Facilities Services is managing several building impacts at SDSU in San Diego due to rain and flooding. As various flash flood warnings were issued in San Diego areas, and some communities may still be experiencing impact, caution is urged while leaving campus. SDSU Imperial Valley is experiencing non-weather related water leaks in the library (*See correction above), which remains open, and no impacts were reported due to rain and flooding. For those in San Diego: Be attentive to news and any future weather alerts and, if you rely on the trolley or bus, be attentive to MTS alerts and detour notices and plan accordingly. As a reminder, SDSU campuses are open. More information, including how to report weather-related damage on campus, is available online: Urgent.sdsu.edu 

Jan. 22 at 11:37 a.m.: SDSU Alert: As a result of falling rocks caused by heavy rain and flooding, the University Police Department has closed Canyon Crest Drive between Parking Lot 15 and Aztec Circle. No injuries have been reported, and this portion of the road is being closed out of caution for public safety. All are asked to avoid the area. In addition, all should continue to avoid Alvarado Court, as shared in an earlier notification. As a reminder, SDSU is open. More information: Urgent.sdsu.edu 

Jan. 22 at 11:03 a.m.: SDSU Alert: The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the city of San Diego, and surrounding areas, to include SDSU, at least 12:45 p.m. As a result of flooding, the University Police Department has closed the Alvarado Court cul-de-sac, just east of College Avenue and south of Interstate 8, and is redirecting traffic. All are asked to avoid Alvarado Court. Other areas on and around campus may experience flooding during the flash flood period. Exercise caution and never cross roadways or intersections that are flooded. As a reminder, SDSU is open. More information: Urgent.sdsu.edu