VIDEOS/PHOTOS: An atmospheric river storm slammed California Sunday and Monday, dropping several inches of rain in the state and leading to flash flooding across San Diego. Floodwater ran off quickly and overwhelmed low-lying areas, causing creeks and rivers to rise quickly. With the higher snow levels, rain falling on fresh snow from last week also exacerbated inland flooding concerns.
San Diego's mayor declared a state of emergency on Monday as record rainfall pummeled the city. Widespread flash flooding reports came in across the city and county. San Diego's fire department reported 24 water rescues from cars and hundreds from homes, with even more rescues in surrounding areas. San Diego's city website showed more than 70 roads were still either fully or partially covered by floodwaters early Tuesday morning.