Fresno, CA 93701 Weather Alerts

Fresno County4:44 PM PDT36.75°N, 119.79°W

Flash Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 6:15 PM Thu·Issued 3:47 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Hanford CA

Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 3:47PM PDT until October 22 at 6:15PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Details

At 347 PM PDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.7 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Five Points.

This includes the following streams and drainages... Cantua Creek.

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Areas: Fresno, CA

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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