Calipatria, California – Streets in Calipatria and nearby parts of Imperial County could see standing water and reduced visibility through early Saturday afternoon as a flood advisory remains in effect until 12:45 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Phoenix, moderate to locally heavy rainfall has been falling under slow-moving showers and isolated thunderstorms. While the heaviest activity is expected to wind down over the next hour or so, minor flooding remains possible, especially in normally dry washes, streets, and low-lying areas.
Drivers should expect ponding on roadways and use extra caution around school zones and intersections. The advisory urges residents to avoid flooded roads and never attempt to drive through water-covered streets. Officials emphasize: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
While no major road closures have been reported, rural roads and neighborhoods in the Calipatria area are at greatest risk of minor flooding. Residents are advised to check local updates and limit non-essential travel until conditions improve.
Additional alerts are unlikely but could follow if storms redevelop later today.
