Flash Flood Watch For Palm Desert, Coachella Valley, Pass Area Towns

PALM DESERT, CA — A flood watch has been issued for parts of Riverside County starting at noon Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

The flood watch is in effect until Tuesday evening in the Riverside County mountains, Coachella Valley and the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning.

The cities of Palm Springs, La Quinta, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Lucerne Valley, Apple Valley, Banning, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Indio and Desert Hot Springs are under flood watch.

Flooding is caused by excessive rainfall. Scattered thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are expected Tuesday afternoon and evening.

The NWS recommends those living in areas prone to flooding to be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

More thunderstorms are expected both in the Banning Pass Area and in the Coachella Valley Wednesday as the monsoonal weather pattern continues in the area, according to Accuweather reports.

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