Storm clouds over Mariposa County
Sierra Sun Times file photo
March 21, 2017 - The National Weather Service in Hanford CA has issued a
* Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for... Mariposa County in central California... Southern Tuolumne County in northern California... West central Madera County in central California... East central Merced County in central California... Western Fresno County in central California...
* Until 845 PM PDT
* At 541 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding in the advisory area. Up to one inch of rain has already fallen in some areas. * Some locations that will experience flooding include... Yosemite South Entrance, Chowchilla, Firebaugh, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National, Bootjack, Mariposa, Le Grand, Metcalf Gap, Tuolumne Meadows, El Portal, Snow Flat, Yosemite Glacier Point, Catheys Valley, Wawona, Ostrander Lake, Gin Flat, Jerseydale, Tenaya Lake and Crane Flat.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely.
