"Yosemite, Upper San Joaquin River, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge and Kings Canyon NP are the focus of a flood watch issued at 9:19 a.m. on Sunday by the National Weather Service. The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. The NWS Hanford CA said, Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, the NWS said. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop."
"Flash flood warning: Take action! A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring. If you are in a flood-prone area, move immediately to high ground. A flash flood is a sudden violent flood that can take from minutes to hours to develop. It is even possible to experience a flash flood in areas not immediately receiving rain."
A flood watch was issued for Yosemite, the Upper San Joaquin River, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, and Kings Canyon National Park, effective until 9 p.m. Excessive rainfall may cause runoff that floods rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas. Residents should monitor forecasts and be alert for potential Flood Warnings and be prepared to take action if flooding develops. Sandbag use and other flood-preparation measures are recommended, with county-specific sandbag distribution links provided. Weather alerts are defined: flash flood warnings require immediate action and moving to high ground, flood warnings indicate imminent flooding, advisories signal lesser impacts, and watches indicate favorable conditions for flooding.
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