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Updated at 9:00 A.M. and increased from 15.9 to 16.2 since yesterday - Projected River Stage for this weekend
Historic Crests
(1) 23.43 ft on 01/03/1997
(2) 23.43 ft on 01/02/1997
(3) 21.52 ft on 12/23/1955
(4) 20.98 ft on 11/19/1950
(5) 20.10 ft on 12/11/1937
HYDROLOGIC OUTLOOK - NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE - HANFORD, CA.
Released: 2:12 A.M. PST Friday, January 6, 2017
January 6, 2017 - ...Substantial Rainfall And A Threat Of Flooding Expected Saturday Through Monday...
Another Pacific Storm System Will Bring Copious Rainfall To Much Of The Central California Interior This Weekend. The Mild Air Associated With This Storm Will Raise Snow Levels In The Sierra To Well Above 9000 Feet By Sunday. The Combination Of Heavy Rain...Snowmelt And Runoff May Cause Serious Flooding Of Rivers And Small Streams Over The Higher Terrain. Flash Flooding Is Possible In The Vicinity Of Wildfire Burn Scars.
The Upper Merced River In Yosemite National Park Is Forecast To Crest Well Above Flood Stage By Sunday Morning And Remain Above Flood Stage Through Sunday Night. Rapid Rises Are Likely Along Other Rivers And Small Streams In The Foothills And Higher Elevations This Weekend. Mud Slides...Rock Slides And Debris Flows Are Possible This Weekend Along With Some Road Closures. Another Impact From Rain Saturated Soil Are Fallen Trees In The Foothills And Higher Elevations Of The Sierra Along With Areal Power Outages.
In The Lower Elevations Such As The San Joaquin Valley...Urban... Street And Highway Flooding Is Possible This Weekend With Ponding Of Water In Low Lying Locations Such As Underpasses And In Areas Of Poor Drainage. Some Roads Could Close Because Of High Water.
Persons Living Near Rivers And Small Streams Should Closely Monitor Water Levels This Weekend And Be Prepared To Move To Higher Ground If Flooding Becomes Imminent. If You Live In A Normally Flood Prone Area...Have An Evacuation Plan Ready Should Flooding Become A Threat To Your Home Or Property.
Stay Tuned To NOAA Weather Radio Or Your Favorite Media Source For Updated Flood Statements And Flood Or Flash Flood Warnings This Weekend. Information Can Also Be Found On Our Webpage At Weather.Gov/Hanford And On Our NWS Facebook And Twitter Pages.
Source: NWS