Raymond Flood Control Basin (Anaheim, California)

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Raymond Retarding Basin (A)

In 1938, flood waters reached a depth of 16.5 feet in Anaheim and in 1969 flood waters were measured at 6.5 feet in some places.
The flood of 1969 caused an estimated 22 million dollars in property
damage and the flood-related loss of 8 lives.
Heavy flooding in the City has also occurred in 1952, 1978, 1980, and 1997.
During the 2004-2005 rainfall season, the City received over 26
inches of rain that caused damage to local homes and underground garages, the temporary loss of electricity, and the flood-related loss of 4 lives in Orange County.
An additional crisis threatened when rising waters in Prado Dam caused a seep-age and the temporary evacuation of more than 2,000 Yorba Linda and Corona residents.