The Tuolumne River continued to stay mostly within its banks as rain started up yet again Sunday afternoon, but it did enter a homeless camp and other land near Hughson. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Earthen dam in Madera County in danger of failing after rain
An earthen dam on the Lewis Fork north of Yosemite Forks is in danger of failing, Madera County officials reported at 2:42 p.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service, which issued … 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 »Friday morning rain floods Merced roads; dense fog expected through the weekend
A heavy downpour Friday caused pockets of flooding in Merced, but little additional precipitation was forecast for the weekend. The rainfall prompted officials to temporarily close a stretch of Childs … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pacific storm expected to bring more rain to Merced area
The sunshine that allowed Merced to dry out from recent storms will give way to clouds and more precipitation as soon as Wednesday evening, according to the National Weather Service. … Click to Continue »
Read More »First Merced Art Hop of the year is Saturday, rain or shine
The rain won’t stop the Merced Art Hop on Saturday, according to organizers. Art displays and activities will be moving indoors and tarps will be put up. Eight years ago, … Click to Continue »
Read More »More rain expected in Merced through the weekend
Merced already has seen more rain since New Year’s Day than it does in January historically, and the wet weather isn’t expected to let up any time soon. Rainfall hitWednesday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Speeding, rain led to double fatal Pacheco Pass crash
A single-car crash that killed two people early Wednesday morning on Pacheco Pass likely was caused by speeding in wet road conditions, authorities said. It was raining at about 3:30 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rain showers expected in Merced through early Sunday
In the past 24 hours Merced has seen .31 inches of rain, according to William Peterson, meteorologist technician for the National Weather Service in Hanford. More rain is expected in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Major rain, possible flooding expected this weekend in Merced County
Crews throughout Merced County are preparing for what authorities fear could be the most significant flooding in the region in the past 20 years. The National Weather Service predicts the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two storm systems pushing snow and rain into Merced and the foothills
Recent snowfall has padded the play areas in the foothills and mountains and more is on its way through the end of the week, according to forecasts. Two to 4 … Click to Continue »
Read More »More rain expected for Merced area this week
A storm system is expected to bring rain to the Valley later this week, with snow in higher elevations. A National Weather Service forecast issued Monday afternoon said Tuesday would … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rain possible Friday for Merced area
Two storms will roll into Central California beginning Friday morning, bringing a chance of snow at higher elevations and rain to the San Joaquin Valley, the National Weather Service in … Click to Continue »
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