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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
516 PM PDT THU MAR 22 2018

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Mariposa CA-Tuolumne CA-Merced CA-
516 PM PDT THU MAR 22 2018

...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR western Mariposa County,
including the Detwiler Burn Scar area, and the city of Mariposa...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM PDT FOR
WESTERN MARIPOSA...SOUTHWESTERN TUOLUMNE AND EAST CENTRAL MERCED
COUNTIES...

At 512 PM PDT, emergency management reported flash flooding due to
heavy rain around Mariposa and the Detwiler Burn Scar area.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for western Mariposa County,
including the Detwiler Burn Scar area, and the city of Mariposa.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

Moderate to heavy rainfall is continuing and additional runoff is
expected. This will result in debris flow around the Detwiler Burn
Scar. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other
loose materials.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bootjack, Mariposa, Catheys Valley and Lake McClure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

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

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

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LAT...LON 3741 11982 3728 12023 3765 12033 3766 12031
      3768 12032 3778 11999

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