June 7, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports the combination of above normal temperatures and rapidly melting snow over the higher elevations of the Sierra will keep water levels high along the upper Merced River during the next several days.
The normal diurnal fluctuations of the Merced River in Yosemite National Park will cause the river at Pohono Bridge to rise to its respective Flood Stage again tonight.
Flood Stages and Impacts:
| 12.5 | Northside Drive and Southside Drive, which are the main roads in Yosemite Valley, become flooded and are closed to traffic. |
| 10 | Western portion of North Pines Campground located at the east end of Yosemite Valley between the confluence of the Merced River and Tenaya Creek begins to flood. Water rises to the base of the swinging bridge downstream from Chapel Meadow. |
| 9.5 | Portion of Lower Pines Campground becomes flooded. Limited site-specific evacuations begin at Housekeeping Camp located along the south-facing bank of the Merced River. (Upstream from Sentinel Bridge and downstream from Stoneman Bridge) |
| 9 | Chapel Meadow (south side of river) and Cooks Meadow (north side of river) begins to experience overflow. |
| 7 | RIVER IS CLOSED TO RAFTERS AND FLOTATION. |
Flood Warning
FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY - HANFORD CA 840 AM PDT Thu Jun 6 2019 ...The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in California... Merced River at Pohono Bridge . The Merced River at Pohono Bridge is expected to reach Flood Stage tonight. Forecasts are based on present and forecasted meteorological and hydrologic conditions at time of issuance. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Unlisted forecast points are expected to remain below monitor stage. All those affected by river conditions should remain alert for rapid changes and for possible forecast revisions. For more hydrologic information and stage definitions refer to the following web site:http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/hnx/hydro.php 840 AM PDT Thu Jun 6 2019 The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a * Flood Warning for the Merced River at Pohono Bridge. * until Friday evening...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:00 AM Thursday the stage was 9.9 feet * Minor Flooding is forecast. * Forecast to recede to near 9.0 FT this evening then expected to rise above flood stage of 10.0 FT after midnight tomorrow then forecast to fluctuate near 10.0 FT thru tomorrow morning. * Flood Stage 10.0 ft * IMPACT...Near 10.0 feet, Western portion of North Pines Campground located at the east end of Yosemite Valley between the confluence of the Merced River and Tenaya Creek begins to flood. Water rises to the base of the swinging bridge downstream from Chapel Meadow. * IMPACT...Near 9.5 feet, Portion of Lower Pines Campground becomes flooded. Limited site-specific evacuations begin at Housekeeping Camp located along the south-facing bank of the Merced River. (Upstream from Sentinel Bridge and downstream from Stoneman Bridge) * IMPACT...Near 9.0 feet, Chapel Meadow (south side of river) and Cooks Meadow (north side of river) begins to experience overflow.
Source: NWS
