January 5, 2023 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Flood Advisory is in effect for Fresno, Madera, Mariposa and Merced Counties until 8:15 A.M. today.

Flood Advisory

National Weather Service Hanford CA
512 AM PST Thu Jan 5 2023

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Fresno CA-Madera CA-Mariposa CA-Merced CA-
512 AM PST Thu Jan 5 2023

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following
  counties, Fresno, Madera, Mariposa and Merced.

* WHEN...Until 815 AM PST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
  imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 512 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. This is
    causing urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5
    inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Fresno, Clovis, Merced, Madera, Atwater, Yosemite South
    Entrance, Chowchilla, Oakhurst, Bootjack, Yosemite Lakes,
    Madera Acres, Parksdale, Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos,
    Parkwood, Biola, Winton, Easton, Mariposa, Planada and
    Catheys Valley.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

In hilly terrain there are many low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

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      3767 12031 3772 12034 3780 12001 3776 11994
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