Mariposa Madera Foothills
Flood Watch from THU 11:00 AM PDT until FRI 8:00 PM PDT
Issued September, 17 2025 at 12:22 PM - US/Pacific expires September, 19 2025 at 8:00 PM - US/Pacific
...FLOOD WATCH FOR THE BASIN AND FRENCH BURN SCARS AND THE GARNET
FIRE IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive
rainfall are possible over the Sierra Nevada including the Basin
and French Burn Scars and the Garnet Fire.
* WHERE...Sierra Nevada and foothills including the Basin and French
burn scars and the Garnet Fire.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Sierra Nevada including the
Basin and French Burn Scars and the Garnet Fire is expected up to
and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Basin and
French Burn Scars and the Garnet Fire should prepare for potential
flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from
local authorities. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of
rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone
locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy
rainfall in thunderstorms over the Sierra Nevada including
the burn scars, which may lead to flash flooding and debris
flows.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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