Feb 3, 2008
A strong winter storm dropped south into the region with very strong winds, locally heavy rain, and mountain snow. Wind gusts in excess of 70 mph caused considerable damage in the mountains and deserts. Locally heavy snow fell in the higher elevations of the San Bernardino Mountains.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 84636). 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.