December 27, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Flood Watch is now in effect for the Mariposa-Madera Foothills, Mariposa, Madera, Lower Sierra and Yosemite Valley.
Flood Watch National Weather Service Hanford CA 250 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022 CAZ317-318-324-272000- /O.CON.KHNX.FA.A.0002.221227T1200Z-221228T0300Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Mariposa Madera Foothills-Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra- Yosemite Valley- Including the cities of El Portal, Mariposa, Bass Lake, Coarsegold, Fish Camp, Oakhurst, North Fork, and Yosemite Valley 250 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following areas, Mariposa Madera Foothills, Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra and Yosemite Valley. * WHEN...From 4 AM PST this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A potent AR event is slated to impact the area starting early morning hours bringing ample precipitation to the area. Rain rates nearing 0.5"/hr are possible during these hours. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Source: NWS
