A strong Pacific storm that caused flooding overnight was expected to clear out of San Diego County by Thursday night, meteorologists said.
Early morning downpours left several San Diego County roadways flooded for commuters today, authorities said.
The California Highway Patrol reported the following flooded roadways: state Route 163 south of Interstate 5, south of Balboa Avenue and south of Interstate 8; state Route 94 west of Euclid Avenue and east of Kenwood Drive; Interstate 805 at 47th Street, at state Route 54 and north of Imperial Avenue; state Route 54 at Highland Avenue; Interstate 5 north of Washington Street; and state Route 79 at Interstate 15.
The rain also flooded several city streets early today, briefly trapping some motorists who attempted to drive through, police said.
Although several dozen accidents were reported around the county, most involved no injuries or only minor injuries.
Lighter showers were possible throughout the remainder of the morning and there is a slight chance of showers this afternoon, the National Weather Service said.
A coastal flood advisory issued earlier in the week was scheduled to expire at 10 a.m. According to the Weather Service, low-lying areas along the coast were at risk of flooding due to the high tide brought on by the unstable weather. Oceanside, Cardiff, La Jolla and Imperial Beach are especially vulnerable, the agency said.
Daytime highs today were expected to peak in the 60s in coastal and valley areas, mid-50s to low 60s in the mountains and low to mid-70s in the deserts.
