Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning and flash flood watch for today, Thursday through Friday, December 15, 2016 for the Yosemite region. Flooding will occur on the Merced River in Yosemite Valley. Two to four inches of rain are forecasted today through Friday, with some areas receiving …
Read More »Planada Elementary flood damage may reach $1 million. But there’s a ‘silver lining’
Planada Elementary School staff opened the doors to classrooms and the library of the school on March 23 and saw 5 to 7 inches of water rush out, officials said. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sinking ground near El Nido could impact flood fighting
Land in the El Nido area sank an additional 16 inches from spring 2015 to fall 2016, a report from NASA shows, and the subsidence may affect flood-control measures after … Click to Continue »
Read More »TID hopes to prolong spillway releases; Tuolumne River over flood stage
The Tuolumne River in Modesto, struck by a surge of water from the Don Pedro Reservoir’s spillway, rose above the flood stage Tuesday, though it did not result in major … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County still on flood watch as more rain in forecast
Area officials continue to watch for flooding around Merced County, and showers are expected on and off throughout the week. Merced has seen about 3 inches of rain in February, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
This animation details a worst-case scenario in Oroville, Calif.: dam failure. With 3.5 million acre feet of water held behind the dam, floodwaters would pour through a huge section of Northern California. Residents closest to the dam would have just minutes to evacuate. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Flood damage in Merced County likely to cost millions
County officials estimate millions of dollars in damage to county infrastructure and private property was caused by flooding over the weekend. Last week the county proclaimed a local emergency, which … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Pacific storm brings flood risk to Sierra foothills
A new Pacific storm forecast to bring heavy rain to the Sierra and flash flooding to the foothills prompted a flood watch that was to remain in effect into Friday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Flood brings Miles Creek to Merced residence door step
The flooding in Miles Creek caused extensive damage in the 700 Block of Reilly Road on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. Video by Monica Velez/ mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Flood brings creek to Merced property’s doorstep
Don Staiger woke up before sunrise Wednesday to let his dogs outside. He opened his back door to find his yard flooded. By 11 a.m., water was sloshing at the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rain and more rain prompts flood watch
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for much of Central California on Monday, warning that coming rainfall and melting snow could cause rivers and streams to rise. A … Click to Continue »
Read More »If GOP defunds Planned Parenthood clinics, health centers can’t handle patient flood
Contrary to recent claims by House Majority Leader Paul Ryan, R-Wis., experts say the nation’s community health centers don’t have the staffing or funding to handle the estimated 400,000 people … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pokémon set to flood Merced Downtown Street Faire
Organizers of the Merced Downtown Street Faire are planning to lure “Pokémon Go” mobile game players to the weekly gathering featuring food, fun and music. … Click to Continue »
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