USGS-landslides.20071130T192344 jegartner@usgs.gov 20071130T192344.000Z Actual Alert Public en-US Geo Flash Flood Warning for the Poomacha and Rice Burn Areas in San Diego County, CA Immediate Severe Very Likely Joseph Gartner Flash Flood Warning for the Poomacha and Rice Burn Areas in San Diego County, CA On Friday, November 30, 2007, the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the Poomacha and Rice burn areas in north-central San Diego County. The watch is in effect until 11:45 am pst. At 9:32 am, heavy rain capable of producing significant mud and debris flows was occurring over the warned area. Locations in the warning include, but are not limited to, Palomar Mountain. Debris flows and rock slides are expected with this storm. These can potentially trap and kill people caught in their path. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads and farmland along the banks of creeks and streams. A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. If you are in the warning area, move to higher ground immediately. Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Do not attempt to cross swiftly flowing waters or waters of unknown depth by foot or by automobile. The Poomacha and Rice burned areas in North Central San Diego county in Southwest California