June 13, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports hot weather has caused an increase in snowmelt over the higher elevations of the Southern Sierra Nevada, which will lead to a rise in water levels on many rivers and streams.

The California-Nevada River Forecast Center is projecting the Merced River near Pohono Bridge to crest above flood stage late tonight into early Friday morning.

Water levels should recede below flood stage by late Friday morning.

The western portion of North Pines Campground, located at the east end of Yosemite Valley between the confluence of the Merced River and Tenaya Creek, will begin to flood.

Swift currents and very cold water temperatures will make the river dangerous.

Source: NWS

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.