Sep 6, 2006
Severe thunderstorms rapidly formed at the intersection of the Elsinore Convergence Zone and the Banning Pass Arc/Convergence Zone near San Jacinto and Hemet. A microburst caused damage to trees, buildings, and power lines from San Jacinto to Temecula and heavy rain caused flash flooding and mudslides. Spotters reported trees down and wind damage to buildings in and around Hemet. Several roads in Hemet had to be closed due to flash flooding and a half-dozen cars stalled in deep water at the Warr
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5531450). 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.