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Flash Flood — Imperial, California
September 1, 2023 · NOAA Storm Events record
Event narrative (NOAA)
Widespread 1 to 2 inches of radar estimated rain fell in Niland and areas just east into the Chocolate Mountains. A large area of considerable runoff flowed through Niland and the surrounding area, as evident in reports and before and after Sentinel2 satellite images, with upwards of 6 inches to 1 foot of flowing water in some areas, per photos and videos. Major flash flooding impacts were experienced. The East Highline Canal east of Niland, was overcome with flood waters and silt, mainly north of of Flowing Wells Rd. The overflowing canal was first reported a little after 1600PDT and only exacerbated the flooding. Several roads became impassable, unsafe, and subsequently closed due to flood water. At least a few cars became stuck in flood water leading to swift water rescues by land and a
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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.