The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood warning for Borrego Springs Thursday evening.
The warning went into effect at approximately 5 p.m. and lasts until 8 p.m., according to NWS.
The areas five to 10-miles east of Borrego Springs along Highway S-22 are facing a threat of flash flooding. Thunderstorms were dropping heavy rain in that area.
Canyons northwest of Borrego Springs are also under a flash flood warning through 6 p.m.
Areas that are likely to flood include Borrego Springs, State Route 78 between Borrego Springs Road and Ocotillo Wells, Highway S-22 between Ranchita and Borrego Springs, Borrego Palm Canyon, Highway S-22 between Borrego Springs and Imperial County Line and the Los Coyotes Indian Reservation.
Anyone in the area should immediately move to higher ground.
If you see flood waters, avoid walking or driving through them.
No other information was available.
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