January 31, 2025 - National Weather Service Hanford Office officials report the following: A Flood Watch has been issued for Mariposa Madera Foothills-Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra-Yosemite Valley- Including the cities of Coarsegold, Bass Lake, North Fork, El Portal, Yosemite Valley, Oakhurst, Mariposa, and Fish Camp.
3-4 inches of rain through Sunday afternoon.
In effect until 4:00 A.M. Sunday morning.
Flood Watch National Weather Service Hanford CA 1244 PM PST Fri Jan 31 2025 CAZ317-318-324-010500- /O.CON.KHNX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-250202T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Mariposa Madera Foothills-Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra-Yosemite Valley- Including the cities of Coarsegold, Bass Lake, North Fork, El Portal, Yosemite Valley, Oakhurst, Mariposa, and Fish Camp 1244 PM PST Fri Jan 31 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following areas, Mariposa Madera Foothills, Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra and Yosemite Valley. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Excessive rainfall up to 3 inches is possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Source: NWS
