Flooding Possible This Weekend In Carlsbad: Where To Get Sandbags

CARLSBAD, CA — With Hurricane Hilary making its way toward Southern California, flooding is possible this weekend in Carlsbad and across San Diego County.

The National Hurricane Center issued a Tropical Storm Watch Friday across the county, marking the first time such a warning has been issued for the region.

Hurricane Hilary, now a Category 4, is expected to weaken to a tropical storm when it reaches San Diego, bringing heavy rains, strong winds and hazardous surf conditions to the county. A tropical storm has not made landfall in California since 1939, according to the National Weather Service.

• Also see: Hurricane Hilary Prompts 1st-Ever Tropical Storm Watch In San Diego County

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch that will be in effect Saturday through Monday in the San Diego County coastal areas, deserts, mountains and valleys.

"Flash flooding will be possible across the whole region, with rare and dangerous flooding possible across the mountains and deserts," forecasters said.

Carlsbad residents can pick up sandbags at local home improvement stores or online retailers. A limited supply of sandbags may be available at the following city locations:

• Streets Maintenance Division: 405 Oak Ave.
• Fire Station 3: 3465 Trailblazer Way
• Fire Station 4: 6885 Batiquitos Drive
• Fire Station 6: 7201 Rancho Santa Fe Road

Sandbags are prefilled and limited to 10 sandbags per household, according to the city. Fire stations will not have staff available to help with sandbags, but sandbags are available at all hours. The Streets Maintenance Division is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.