Mar 1, 1997
Heavy rain fell during the morning of March 1, during the afternoon of March 1, and again on the night of March 1 to 2. This resulted in repeated episodes of flash flooding. Numerous roads were flooded, and damage was widespread. Twenty-four hour rainfall amounts exceeded 10 inches.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5594461). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Menifee County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.