Flood Watch
Severe · FutureUntil 8:00 PM Thu·Issued 2:07 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Hanford CA
Flood Watch issued October 22 at 2:07PM PDT until October 22 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Details
What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: A portion of central California, including the following areas, Bakersfield, Buena Vista, Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5, Frazier Mountain Communities, Grapevine, Indian Wells Valley, Kern River Valley, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Slopes, Piute Walker Basin, South End San Joaquin Valley, Tehachapi and West Side Mountains South of 198.
When: Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
Additional details: - Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Areas: West Side Mountains South of 198; Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5; Buena Vista; Bakersfield; South End San Joaquin Valley; Kern River Valley; Piute Walker Basin; Tehachapi; Grapevine; Frazier Mountain Communities; Indian Wells Valley; Mojave Desert Slopes; Mojave Desert