An overnight storm resulted in floods in different parts of San Diego County, causing traffic challenges throughout the region.
Non-stop overnight rain from the latest in a series of atmospheric river storms to reach San Diego County flooded streets and even freeways, prompted dozens of crashes on rain-slicked roadways and downed trees across the county Wednesday.
Caltrans spokesperson Steve Welborn said the freeway flooding was due to a culvert that failed and an emergency repair crew has been called in to fix it. The area was also affected by a foot-deep depression in the roadway. It's not yet clear how that situation was addressed prior to traffic resuming on SR-78.Get San Diego local news, weather forecasts, sports and lifestyle stories to your inbox.
In North Park, several streets including University Avenue were flooded by feet of rain. Signs were posted to warn drivers of the deluge but many didn't heed the warning. A flood advisory was in effect until 2 p.m. Thursday and the National Weather Service warned drivers to turn around if they encounter flooded roadways. Most rain-related deaths occur due to flooding, the agency said.
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