NOAA CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER
The latest ENSO advisory
Checking the latest official advisory…
El Niño is a seasonal climate signal. It does not guarantee rain or flooding at your property.
AWC WEATHER & PROPERTY PREPARATION
Southern California weather & El Niño updates
Check the forecast. Know the water path. Plan the next step for your property.
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
Your next few days.
City-center forecast point: San Diego. Conditions vary across the region.
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Weather alerts
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NOAA’s unaltered sea-surface temperature graphic. The map shows ocean temperature differences, not predicted rainfall at your property. Check the observation date printed on the image.
Graphic and interpretation: NOAA CPC ↗AWC FIELD GUIDES
Turn the forecast into a property check.
Welcome the rain with a plan for where the water should go. These AWC guides explain what to observe safely and when a recurring problem needs an evaluation.
LOCAL FLOOD HISTORY
Lessons from the 2016 and 2024 floods
What past San Diego storms teach us about drainage, preparation and the limits of temporary measures.
Read the flood lessons →BEFORE THE NEXT STORMStart with a safe property check
Review known low points, private drains, downspouts and vulnerable openings before the rain arrives.
Use the preparation checklist →GARAGE WATER ENTRYFollow the water before choosing a fix
Review driveway runoff, door fit and drainage. A threshold is only one possible part of the scope.
Explore garage water entry →PRACTICAL ANSWERS
Questions, answered.
Does El Niño mean my San Diego property will flood?
No. El Niño describes conditions in the tropical Pacific and can influence seasonal weather. It does not predict flooding at a particular property. Local rainfall, drainage, slope, vulnerable openings and official short-term alerts matter for the next storm.
How often does this weather section update?
The page checks official sources when opened. While visible, it refreshes the weather every five minutes and the NOAA El Niño advisory every hour. NWS issues forecasts and alerts on its own schedule; NOAA normally issues its ENSO discussion monthly. Source dates and check times are shown. If a feed is unavailable or too old, the page says so and provides an official source link.
Does the forecast cover my exact address?
Each selection represents one city-center forecast point: San Diego, Santa Ana for Orange County, Los Angeles, or Riverside for the Inland Empire. Conditions and alerts can differ elsewhere in the region. Follow the National Weather Service link and enter your location for a property-specific forecast.
What should I check before the next rain?
From safe, dry ground, look for blocked private drains, downspouts discharging toward the building, known low points, and past entry paths at garage doors, windows or walls. Document what you can safely see. Recurring drainage or leak problems may need an onsite evaluation and a defined repair scope.
TELL US WHAT IS HAPPENING
One clear next step for your property.
Start with the address or ZIP code, where the water showed up, and what has changed. We’ll review availability and the right scope.
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