FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY - HANFORD CA
918 AM PDT Wed Jun 21 2017
...The Flood Warning remains in effect for the Merced River at
Pohono Bridge...
.Above average temperatures will continue to cause increased
snow melt that will continue to produce rises on the Merced
River this week.
Forecasts are based on present and forecasted meteorological and
hydrologic conditions at time of issuance.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Unlisted forecast points are expected to remain below monitor stage.
All those affected by river conditions should remain alert for rapid
changes and for possible forecast revisions.
For more hydrologic information and stage definitions refer to the
following web site:http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/hnx/hydro.php
The next statement will be issued [Add day and time here].
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918 AM PDT Wed Jun 21 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Merced River at Pohono Bridge.
* At 9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.0 feet
* Minor Flooding is occurring Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast to recede to near 9.0 FT this evening then expected to
rise above flood stage of 10.0 FT after midnight tomorrow then
forecast to rise to near 10.0 FT early tomorrow then forecast to
fluctuate near 10.0 FT thru tomorrow late morning.
* Flood Stage 10.0 ft
* IMPACT...Near 10.0 feet, 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.
* IMPACT...Near 9.5 feet, 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)
* IMPACT...Near 9.0 feet, Chapel Meadow (south side of river) and
Cooks Meadow (north side of river) begins to experience overflow.
* IMPACT...Near 6.5 feet, River is closed to rafters and flotation.
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LAT...LON 3776 11975 3782 11956 3769 11952 3761 11968
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Andersen