Severe weather including record heavy rain affected parts of Southern California, USA, and bordering parts of Baja California State in northern Mexico. At least 1 person has died and 2 are still missing after being swept away by flood waters in Ontario, California.

National Weather Service (NWS) in San Diego, California reported 9.14 inches / 232.15 mm of rain fell in 48 hours to 08 November in Lytle Creek in the San Gabriel Mountains, within San Bernardino County. San Sevaine in San Bernardino County recorded 7.28 inches / 184.91 mm during the same period.
Heavy rain was also reported in cities. NWS San Diego reported daily record highs in San Diego, with 0.64 inches / 16.26 mm beating the previous 0.52 inches set in 1946; and Oceanside Harbor, with 0.91 inches / 23.11 mm beating the previous daily high of 0.64 inches set in 1979. Daily rainfall records were also reported for Vista, Lake Elsinore, San Jacinto, Escondido, Ramona and El Cajon.
Wind gusts of 89 mph (145 km/h) were also reported.
Roads were closed in the city of Hesperia due to flooding and downed power lines. Landslides and mudflows temporarily blocked numerous roads across San Bernardino County, California Department of transport reported.
Evacuation orders were issued for homes near burn scar areas in Yucaipa. Yucaipa Police said: “There is a potential for mud and debris flow which may affect the El Dorado and Apple fire burn scars. The communities of Oak Glen, Forest Falls, Mountain Home Village, Angelus Oaks, and Northeast Yucaipa are now subject to an evacuation order.”
American Red Cross Southern California opened a shelter to house evacuees. San Bernardino County Animal Care assisted those in need of help evacuating animals.
San Bernardino County Fire Department reported water rescues in Devore, Upland and Ontario. Ontario Fire Department said they received reports of 6 people swept away by fast flowing water in a flood channel. Crews managed to rescue 3 of the victims. As of late 08 November, one person had been found dead and 2 more were still missing. Ontario Fire Department said search operations are continuing, using multiple air and ground resources.
Baja California, Mexico
Streets were flooded in Tijuana, Mexico, causing major traffic disruption. As of 08 November no damages or fatalities had been reported.
Social Media
Update: In response to heavy rains and possible mud and debris flows, beginning at 7 p.m. our volunteers will operate a shelter tonight (Tuesday, 11/8) at Inland Leaders Charter School (12375 California St. in Yucaipa). Anyone affected by the storm is welcome at the shelter.
— American Red Cross Southern California Region (@SoCal_RedCross) November 9, 2022
(2/2) @RCFD_PIO @OntarioPD @sbcountysheriff @cvifd. This is an ongoing incident so please stay clear of the wash and all emergency personnel. Updates to follow. #CAwx #rescue https://t.co/W6l95FO3A0 pic.twitter.com/HlQcsNPSFU
— Ontario Fire Dept. (@OntarioFireDept) November 8, 2022
#4thStIC– Search and rescue efforts are still ongoing. Here’s a quick video of how fast the current is moving. Please stay clear of any riverbed or flood channels. https://t.co/M22H6RNbmS pic.twitter.com/n2L3nuyZEb
— Ontario Fire Dept. (@OntarioFireDept) November 8, 2022
Flash flood warning for El Dorado and Apple burn scar and surrounding areas due to ongoing and incoming heavy rain rates of 0.5 to 0.75 inch per hour as seen on NWS Doppler radar #cawx #AR #socal pic.twitter.com/1CDWTMYyyq
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) November 8, 2022
EVACUATION ORDER⛔️: There is a potential for mud and debris flow which may affect the El Dorado and Apple fire burn scars. The communities of Oak Glen, Forest Falls, Mountain Home Village, Angelus Oaks, and Northeast Yucaipa are now subject to an evacuation order. pic.twitter.com/6oHXCZvJoc
— Yucaipa Police (@YucaipaPD) November 8, 2022
#LluviasTijuana Inundación en la colonia Obrera. Tomen precauciones pic.twitter.com/d543Z1zWgR
— Alejandra Guerra (@alisguerra8) November 9, 2022
Autos atrapados por inundación en la calle 11 de Zona Centro, a pocos metros del bulevar Sánchez Taboada. pic.twitter.com/MqvpM1Iu7A
— Daniel Andrade (@DanielAndradeTV) November 9, 2022