Includes Fresno, Merced, Madera and Mariposa Counties

March 29, 2023 - National Weather Service officials report a Flood Watch is in effect for the Sierra foothills until 5:00 AM Thursday morning.

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Hanford CA
152 AM PDT Wed Mar 29 2023

Mariposa Madera Foothills-Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra-Fresno-Tulare
Foothills-Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra-South End Sierra Foothills-
South End of the Lower Sierra-
Including the cities of Bass Lake, North Fork, Millerton Lake,
Mariposa, Auberry, El Portal, Coarsegold, Camp Nelson, Fish Camp,
and Oakhurst
152 AM PDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following
  areas, Fresno-Tulare Foothills, Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra,
  Mariposa Madera Foothills, Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra, South End
  Sierra Foothills and South End of the Lower Sierra.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Heavy rain from an Atmospheric River tonight, and
    thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon.
  - 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.