Flood plain

  

City of Menifee Official website:

Flood Hazards   http://www.cityofmenifee.us/index.aspx?NID=224

Floods are natural and recurrent events that generally do not pose a hazard when they occur in an undeveloped area; it is only when floods interact with the built environment- typically in the form of structures built in the floodplain, where they obstruct floodwaters- that they become hazardous. Unfortunately, as development in floodplains has increased, the average annual losses due to flooding have increased. Menifee is in the lower part of the San Jacinto River basin, a regional watershed of more than 700 square miles. Most flooding in Menifee is the result of flows along the San Jacinto River, Salt Creek, and several smaller drainages along the City's boundaries (including Ethanac Wash, the creek through Quail Valley, Paloma Wash, and Warm Springs Creek). The City of Menifee is aware of these flood-prone areas and has plans to improve or replace some of the existing flood control structures to reduce the flood hazards.

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*****Unfortunately, as development in floodplains has increased, the average annual losses due to flooding have increased.*****

Someone was payed to write that.  Without explaining why development has been allowed in floodplains.

Below are two pictures taken before the storm.  This road is closed currently because it is full of mud.  Notice how the train tracks are built to account for water flow.  The picture of the dirt lot is directly across the street from the little bridge.  You can see an ADA approved curb and gutter for a dirt lot.  This is an ideal spot for a mud pie making company.  All that is needed is a hose.  People could pay to play in the mud.  It's a great business idea.

This is what the train tracks look like 6 miles away in Hemet.  I haven't heard if they are repairing the tracks, or if this metal theft.  Imagine someone taking in a train rail to a recycle center.  

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