National Weather Service Hanford CA
503 AM PST Sun Feb 19 2017
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West Central San Joaquin Valley-East Central San Joaquin Valley-
Mariposa, Madera, and Fresno County Foothills-
Tulare County Foothills-
Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon-
Tulare County Mountains-
Including the cities of Los Banos, Coalinga, Mendota, Fresno,
Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Squaw Valley, Auberry, North Fork,
Mariposa, Springville, Three Rivers, Devils Postpile,
Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake,
Fish Camp, Wawona, Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole,
Grant Grove, and Johnsondale
503 AM PST Sun Feb 19 2017
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
The Flood Watch is now in effect for
* A portion of central California, including the following areas,
East Central San Joaquin Valley, Mariposa, Madera, and Fresno
County Foothills, Sierra Nevada from Tulare County north to
Yosemite National Park below 7000 feet, Tulare County Foothills, and
West Central San Joaquin Valley below 7000 feet.
* From tonight through Tuesday morning
* An incoming strong storm system will bring a period of excessive
rainfall to central California. The heaviest rainfall will occur
early Monday morning through Monday night.
* The combination of already wet soils and moderate to heavy
rain could lead to excessive runoff. Flooding of small
streams, low water crossings and poor drainage areas will be
possible. Mud and rock slides in areas of higher terrain are
also possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.
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.
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Riley