Dozens of people in San Diego had to be rescued after flash floods swept away cars and rising floodwaters trapped citizens in their homes. Some residents had to be rescued from their rooftops. At least two lifeguards jumped into the flood waters to save motorists who were caught up in the deluge. Interstate 5 was turned into a raging river and a number of cars were swept away. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that student at a grade school were forced to seek refuge on a second floor after three feet of water flooded the building. Hundreds of people were rescued from their flooded homes on Beta Street in San Diego. First responders used inflatable boats and rescue boards to get people to safety, some were even on their roofs waiting to be rescued.The mayor has declared a state of emergency. Watch videos below and click here to get Todd’s daily breaking news reports.
Rescue in Southern California: 2 lifeguards waded into flood waters in San Diego to save people that were stranded.
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) January 22, 2024
This is a reminder to never drive through flood waters, you don't know how deep they are. It only takes 6" of moving water to knock a person off their feet! pic.twitter.com/hbDhH3hYW9
🚨 San Diego declared a state of emergency as extreme rainfall and flash flooding hit the city on Monday evening.
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) January 23, 2024
This marked the wettest January day on record at the airport, and over 4 inches of rain was recorded to the NE of downtown. pic.twitter.com/m2VYEdqGyL
Imperial Ave. heading toward Petco Park and the MTS Transit Center was flooded today much like everywhere else in San Diego. pic.twitter.com/MvaJssPrah
— K.C. Alfred (@KCAlfredPhoto) January 22, 2024
Flooding I-5 South past East Village
— Brandon Wright-Rowan (@BW_DCX9) January 22, 2024
Stay safe on the roads y’all pic.twitter.com/HGYaqOqsAm
the house i’ve lived in all my life just flooded. Scariest moment of my life. this was me evacuating. Everything’s replaceable but it just hurts seeing it all go. Please pray for me and my family ❤️🙏 #sandiego #prayforme pic.twitter.com/GmSjM5KL4u
— hugo (@hugopacheco23) January 22, 2024
#sandiego #flashflood #petcopark worst parking spot choice…or free car wash? pic.twitter.com/qeDCoE4Sp8
— Bertrand Yeung (@biochemicalmngo) January 22, 2024