HYDROLOGIC OUTLOOK
CAZ093-094-096-097-142215-
HYDROLOGIC OUTLOOK
National Weather Service HANFORD CA
205 AM PST Mon Jan 14 2019
...HEAVY RAINFALL AND A THREAT OF FLOODING IS LIKELY WEDNESDAY
EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY IN THE SIERRA FOOTHILLS AND THE SIERRA
NEVADA BELOW 7000 FEET...
A Pacific storm system will bring an abundance of precipitation
into mainly the higher elevations north of Kern County during
midweek. Heavy rain from this storm could result in flash
flooding, washed out roads, mud slides, rock slides and debris
flows, particularly in the vicinity of the burn scars. Flooding
is also possible near and along rivers and streams in the Sierra
foothills Wednesday night through Thursday. Rain totals of 2 to
4 inches could occur in this region by Thursday evening.
In the Sierra above 7,000 feet, heavy snow accumulations and
hazardous winter travel is likely during mid to late week where up
to 4 feet of new snow is possible.
Residents in the foothills and higher elevations of the Sierra
should be prepared for the possibility of life threatening
flooding and closely monitor the latest National Weather Service
forecasts this week for Flash Flood Watches and Warnings. If you
live in a flood prone area, this would be a good time to review
an emergency escape plan in the event high water or a debris flow
threatens your home. Burn scars that might be impacted by heavy
rain include the Ferguson burn scar, Railroad burn scar and the
Pier burn scar.
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Durfee