"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. Excessive rainfall over burn scars may also result in flooding and debris flows, 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."
"The full list of affected locations includes: Yosemite Valley Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra South End of the Lower Sierra San Joaquin River Canyon Kern River Valley Piute Walker Basin How to use a sandbag and where to get sandbags in your area: Follow these instructions on how to use sandbags and other flood preparation tips to protect your home, and click on the links below to get sandbags in your county:"
"Flash flood warning: Take action! A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is either imminent or already occurring. In flood-prone areas, it's crucial to move immediately to higher ground. A flash flood is a sudden and violent inundation that can develop within minutes to hours, and it can even happen in areas not currently experiencing rainfall. Flood warning: Take action! A flood warning is declared when flooding is on the verge of happening or is already underway."
National Weather Service Hanford CA issued a flood watch for Yosemite beginning Monday at 5 p.m. through Tuesday Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. Flooding from excessive rainfall is possible, with excessive runoff potentially inundating rivers, creeks, streams, low-lying and flood-prone locations, and causing debris flows over burn scars. Residents should monitor forecasts, be alert for Flood Warnings, and prepare to take action if flooding develops. Affected areas include Yosemite Valley, Mariposa-Madera, Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra, San Joaquin River Canyon, Kern River Valley, Piute, and Walker Basin. Sandbag instructions and county pickup locations are provided for several Bay Area counties.
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