Southcrest

Six months after the historic flooding that devastated parts of San Diego and the surrounding communities, many of the victims are still feeling the effects of the disaster.

Tomorrow marks six months since the historic flooding that devastated parts of San Diego and surrounding communities.  NBC7’s Shelby Bremer spoke with one family that saw their entire home destroyed.

A San Diego disaster recovery organization is asking for more volunteers to help repair homes destroyed by the historic January flooding.

Many of the people whose homes were destroyed in January’s historic flooding are still rebuilding.  On Saturday volunteers came together in Southeast San Diego to help.  NBC 7’s Shelby Bremer has their story.

When Greg Montoya saw the curve of Beta Street — close to Birch Street outside of Southcrest Trails Neighborhood Park — flooded, he put on rain boots, got a rake and started removing debris from the grate of a storm drain that flows into Chollas Creek.

Flood-impacted neighborhoods are still trying to pick up the pieces but have hardly caught a break from rain to dry out. NBC 7’s Dana Williams shows us the fear and frustration that residents have to live with.

The San Diego City Auditor found that the city does not have sufficient funds to meet its goals for smooth streets.

It’s been a month since historic floods hit parts of San Diego. The water may be gone, but the constant work to rebuild remains, especially for one Southcrest resident. NBC 7’s Shandel Menezes reports.

One month after devastating floods damaged many homes in the Southcrest neighborhood of San Diego, one flood victim tells NBC 7 his insurance funds are quickly running out.

When the waters quickly rose during last month’s historic flooding, dozens of people were rescued by the San Diego Police Department. Officer Bobby Gladysz was one of the officers who sprung into action, saving multiple lives on Jan. 22.

NBC 7’s Dana Williams got to hear from SDPD Officer Bobby Gladysz about his first-hand experience on Jan. 22.

The Ramos family slept in a hotel for 20 days with vouchers. After using the last voucher, they felt they had no choice but to go back to their home. NBC 7 and Telemundo 20’s Tania Luviano explains why the day was so bittersweet.

A Southcrest family is mourning the loss of their grandmother, who passed away amid the chaos during San Diego’s historic floods.

A Southcrest man who had previously sued the city of San Diego due to flooding has filed a tort claim against the city.

The Southcrest community was among the hardest hit during the Jan. 22 storm. One homeowner, who has sued the city of San Diego before because of flood damage, is planning more legal action against the city over similar problems. NBC 7’s Jeanette Quezada reports on Feb. 3, 2024.

The city of San Diego is asking for the community’s help after clean-up crews in Southcrest made a priceless discovery.

NBC 7’s Dana Williams says the city workers want to reunite the photographs with the family.

A grandson hopped on his jet ski to save his grandma from rushing flood waters in Southcrest during the January storm. NBC 7’s Adonis Albright reports on Jan. 27, 2024.

NBC 7’s Dana Williams visited a donation drive at Southcrest’s Cesar Chavez Elementary School on Jan. 27, 2024. The items are going to those impacted by the January storm.

Samuel Esquivel didn’t hesitate when he heard that his grandmother needed to be rescued from rushing flood waters.