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 »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 »Storm causes damage but no major flooding in Los Banos
High winds knocked down more than a dozen trees and branches in Los Banos during the latest storm system that hit Merced County on Thursday into Friday. However, unlike Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Yosemite-area roads closed, Merced residents prepare in advance of storm
A major storm heading straight for California forced the closure of all roads in Yosemite Valley as of 5 p.m. Friday, the National Park Service reported. All hotel guests are … 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 »Late-season storm brings rain, wind to Merced County
Winds expected over weekend, amid bursts of sunshine Next chance of rain expected midweek … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced a ‘big winner’ in weekend storm
Rainfall was 250 percent of average for April 30 percent chance of rain on Wednesday and Thursday Yosemite National Park’s waterfalls thundering … Click to Continue »
Read More »Storm covers Central Valley; residents react
Mobile journalist pictures capture the storm as it happened.
Read More »City Reminds Residents of Fresno Water Restrictions Following Storm
Full Ponding Basins After Storm Floods Streets
Cleanup efforts to pump water out of heavily flooded areas of Fresno continued throughout the night Thursday. Most areas were cleared by Friday. City officials say in about 15 minutes, the storm rained more than city drains could handle.
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