Flash Flood Warning for Indio, Palm Desert in Riverside County
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Riverside County in southern California until 12:15 AM PDT due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Riverside County, CA
- Issued
- September 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS San Diego CA
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS San Diego CA. Effective from 2026-09-28T21:13:00-07:00 until 2026-09-29T00:15:00-07:00. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. Urgency: Immediate.
Affected Areas
Riverside County in southern California, including Indio, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Bermuda Dunes, and Hwy 74 Between Anza And Palm Desert.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Timeline
Alert effective immediately on September 28 at 9:13 PM PDT and remains in effect until September 29 at 12:15 AM PDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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