A powerful rainstorm slams San Diego on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, turning holiday travel into scenes of disruption. Heavy rain floods roads across the county, forcing multiple closures as emergency crews responded to rising water. At least one person was killed when a tree falls during the storm, highlighting the dangerous conditions brought by strong winds and saturated ground. Governor Gavin Newsom proclaims a State of Emergency for several California counties, including San Diego County, as first responders work through the day to manage flooding, clear debris, and handle multiple car accidents that are reported throughout the region.