Jan 9, 2018
A moderate strength trough of low pressure swept through the SoCal Bight with gusty winds, mountain snow and heavy rainfall. Rainfall totals of 1-2 inches occurred over the coast and valleys, with isolated amounts of 6-8 inches along favored coastal slopes. Snowfall was 2 to 8 inches above 6,000 ft with up to 12 inches on the higher peaks. Wind caused major damage to the historic Bay Theater in San Diego. Around 10 swift water rescues were reported in the Inland Empire and San Bernardino County
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 737462). 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.