Historic storm in San Diego
About the series
A massive winter storm in early 2024 led to one of the wettest January days on record in San Diego County, dropping multiple inches of rain from the coast to the desert. The severe weather came less than a week after the city of San Diego issued its latest roads report card (in summary: The quality of our streets are getting worse).
Several members of the inewsource staff contributed to team coverage.
Series Reporting
San Diego’s Southcrest neighborhood, badly hit by floods, gets federal funding for stormwater upgrades
Plans include installing floodwalls, a new pump station, drainage system enhancements and more around Beta Street, starting in 2028.
Innovative forms of storytelling moved our reporting forward in 2024
Graphic illustrations, audio and other multimedia elements enhanced our reporting in San Diego and Imperial counties.
New San Diego program to help flood victims left out of federal aid
It’s available to those harmed by the January floods who are receiving a lodging voucher from the county, regardless of immigration status.
Flood victims file $100 million suit against city of San Diego
The city “created a destructive state of affairs and absolutely failed their residents,” according to the complaint.
The devastating flood of 2024, told by those who were there
As residents struggle to rebuild and many prepare to sue the City of San Diego, the imprint of the storm on the city government is coming into view.
‘Calamity of errors’: Southcrest flooding drove some voters to Tuesday polls
‘New blood’ or backing Todd Gloria? In storm-battered Southcrest, voters weighed in Tuesday on the San Diego mayoral race.
$2.8M and counting: Residents, businesses blame San Diego County in flood damage claims
Over 40 claims blame the county for flood damage that wrecked their homes and property. Many come from the Spring Valley area.
First flooding, now a rent increase: Uninsured mobile home residents still reeling from San Diego storm
Flooding during the Jan. 22 San Diego storm damaged nearly half of Happy Hollow Trailer Park’s homes in National City.
Grim tally from state offers most detailed extent of storm damage in San Diego yet
The storm’s flooding and damage hit the county’s most vulnerable neighborhoods, California’s governor said.
After his home flooded a second time, San Diego resident seeks $700,000 from city
A homeowner on Beta Street, the southeastern San Diego neighborhood that was flooded by the Jan. 22 storm, has filed a legal claim against the city asserting he suffered $700,000 in damages. Gregory Montoya filed the claim on Wednesday. It is likely among the first of many that the city will face from homeowners on…
More rain, flooding is headed to San Diego. Here’s how you can prepare.
The latest weather forecast has cities and communities throughout San Diego County preparing for more rounds of rain and flooding.
What to do if your San Diego home, car or business flooded in the latest storm
After historic flooding, San Diego County residents are assessing property damage and cleaning up. Here are some state and local resources to help those affected.
Flooded again: Southeastern San Diego residents blame city for devastating damage, want answers
After the latest storm, some residents are considering legal action against the city of San Diego. It won’t be the first time.
