Flood advisory issued for Hemet, other regions of Riverside County
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for regions of Riverside County that could be impacted by sudden and excessive rainfall.
The advisory, which will remain in effect until 6 p.m., comes as the NWS predicts heavy rain and thunderstorms that could cause flooding in low-lying or poor drainage areas, or burn scars - like that of the Fairview Fire, which recently scorched more than 28,000 acres in Hemet.
They warn that water could begin to run over roadways, flood in low-lying areas and cause potential debris flow.
Other areas impacted by the rainfall are:
- Aguanga,
- Anza,
- East Hemet,
- Hemet,
- Highway 74 between Hemet and Mountain Center,
- Menifee,
- Murrieta,
- San Jacinto,
- Temecula,
- Valle Vista.
Weather officials warned people living in the affected areas, "Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles."
Sudden rainfall also impacted Yucaipa over the weekend and into Monday, where some residents were forced to evacuate from their homes due to mudslides.