January 7, 2018 - A Flash Flood watch is in effect for the foothill regions of central California, specifically in Mariposa, Madera, Fresno and Tulare counties.
2 to 5 inches of rain is expected which may cause flooding especially in the Detwiler burn scar area.
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to Flash Flooding.
Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Continue to monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should a Flash Flood Warning be issued.
Flood Watch National Weather Service Hanford CA 918 AM PST Sun Jan 7 2018 Mariposa, Madera, and Fresno County Foothills- Tulare County Foothills- Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon- Tulare County Mountains- Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Squaw Valley, Auberry, North Fork, Mariposa, Springville, Three Rivers, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Wawona, Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, and Johnsondale 918 AM PST Sun Jan 7 2018 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MIDDAY MONDAY THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT FOR THE FOOTHILLS AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE SIERRA... The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a * Flash Flood Watch for a portion of central California, including the following areas, Mariposa, Madera, and Fresno County Foothills, Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon, Tulare County Foothills, and Tulare County Mountains. * From midday Monday through late Monday night * Rainfall totals of 2 to 5 inches are expected in the watch area which could result in flash flooding, mud and rock slides and debris flows. * Locations with the greatest threat of flooding will be in the vicinity of the Detwiler and Pier burn scars. * Residents should stay alert for rising waters and be prepared to move to higher ground if and when Flash Flood Warnings are issued. Many roads, especially secondary roads, could become flooded or impassable due to excess runoff. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Source: NWS
