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Flood Protection

Floodwaters can rise very fast with little warning.

Photo of flooded street in Moreno Valley

Mud and flooding in Moreno Valley.

Flood Assistance

Land Development Division staff are available to discuss any flood problems you may have and explain ways to protect your property. Call the Land Development Division at 951.413.3120.

A January 2010 storm caused flooding in many areas of the City. Especially hard hit areas were in the vicinity of Heacock St south of Cactus Ave. Later that year in December a storm again caused flooding in the City. Especially hard hit areas were in the vicinity of Day St. at Alessandro Blvd.

Floods can come with little warning. Even though they appear to move slowly (three feet per second), a flood two feet deep can knock a person off their feet and even float a car. If you are in a floodplain the odds are that someday your property will be damaged. The tabs below give you some ideas of what you can do to protect yourself.

A Note About Flood Warnings
There is NO detailed flood warning system available at this time. The National Weather Service broadcasts "flash flood warnings," on radio and television when storms are predicted. These warnings are general in nature and do not include precise locations.

Resources

  • Flood Zones and Hazard Maps

  • Flood Insurance

  • Flood Safety Tips

  • Elevation Certificates

  • Dam Inundation Map