Water in the intersection at Imperial Avenue and 14th Street during the storm on Nov. 15, 2025. (Photo by Adrian Childress/Times of San Diego)
It ain’t over until it’s over — and it’s not over yet.
Forecasters say rain is still coming to the San Diego area on Sunday, one day after heavy showers dropped up more than two inches in some parts of the region.
That precedes another storm expected to hit the region on Monday afternoon.
San Diego Fire-Rescue firefighters and lifeguards responded to several water rescues in the city all day Saturday, according to the department’s online dispatch log.
The next phase of the storm is already rolling in.
“Latest hi-res models aren’t showing much of a break in these isolated showers before the next system moves in, but given how isolated they are, most places should have at least a several hour break in precipitation,” the San Diego NWS said in a discussion, adding that up to a half-inch of additional precipitation is expected through Monday morning near the coasts and up to .8 of an inch in the mountains. Deserts will see up to a tenth of an inch.
Wind gusts of up to 35 miles per hour are expected in some areas, with temperatures 10 to 20F below normal through at least Monday.
Saturday’s rain dropped at least 1.27 inches of precipitation in San Diego, about a quarter-inch more than the city usually averages during the entire month of November. Rain totals were 2.40 inches at Camp Pendleton and 2.30 inches in Oceanside.
The rain forced the Del Mar Race Track to close for the day, while San Diego State University placed a tarp over the field at Snapdragon Stadium for its football game against Boise State.
The California Highway Patrol responded to as many as 20 incidents per hour countywide throughout the day, including spinouts, traffic collisions flooded highways, and mud, dirt and rock slides, among other traffic hazards.
A rain advisory for all coastal beaches and bays was issued Saturday by the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality.
“Beachgoers are advised that rain brings urban runoff, which can cause bacteria levels to rise significantly in ocean and bay waters, especially near storm drains, creeks, rivers, and lagoon outlets, and may cause illness,” the agency said in a statement.
Water contact such as swimming, surfing and diving should be avoided during rain and for at least 72 hours after a rain event, health officials said.
To help the unsheltered weather the storm, the San Diego Housing Commission activated shelters across the city. A full list of the facilities is available here.
“Safe and dry shelter can be the difference between life and death for our most vulnerable neighbors, including families, young children and seniors,” said Jim Vargas, president and chief executive officer of homelessness services agency Father Joe’s Villages.
People experiencing homelessness can also call 2-1-1 or visit 211sandiego.org for resources.
San Diego city staffers were monitoring more than 46,000 storm drains during the rainy weather, along with recently cleared channels in the Chollas Creek area. Residents can report storm-related issues, such as flooding or downed trees, by using the Get It Done app or by calling (619) 527-7500.
Sandbags are still available in limited supply and can be picked up at 11 recreation centers in each City Council District. They are limited to 10 per household or business; sand is not provided.
The sacks are available for pickup at:
- Allied Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbrier Ave.;
- City Heights Recreation Center, 4380 Landis St.;
- Golden Hill Recreation Center, 2600 Golf Course Drive;
- Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 6401 Skyline Drive;
- North Clairemont Recreation Center, 4421 Bannock Ave.;
- Pacific Beach Recreation Center, 1405 Diamond St.;
- Robb Field Athletic Area, 2525 Bacon St.;
- Scripps Ranch Recreation Center, 11454 Blue Cypress Drive;
- Silver Wing Recreation Center, 3737 Arey Drive;
- Southcrest Recreation Center, 4149 Newton Ave.; and
- Standley Recreation Center, 3585 Governor Drive.
The city is also taking precautions to protect residents at Safe Sleeping Program sites and other homeless-shelter locations by fortifying some areas with sandbags.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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