Jan 5, 2023
The series of atmospheric rivers continued across Southern California in early January of 2023. Widespread rain and high-elevation snow occurred, leading to several instances of rock and mud slides, as well as a swiftwater rescue near Palm Springs. Very high surf and coastal flooding occurred across Orange and San Diego County Beaches.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1068504). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Riverside County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.