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2019 [KHNX] SAN_JOAQUIN_VALLEY/HANFORD Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 10

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Storm Based Warning History

375 
WGUS56 KHNX 070056
FFWHNX
CAC029-070345-
/O.NEW.KHNX.FF.W.0010.190307T0056Z-190307T0345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
456 PM PST WED MAR 6 2019

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR KELSO CREEK!...

The National Weather Service in Hanford CA has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Kern County in central California...

* Until 745 PM PST.

** At 441 PM PST, emergency management reported a levee breach in 
the vicinity of Weldon and within the Kelso Creek watershed. This is 
 an EMERGENCY!
   
* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Weldon, Squirrel Mountain Valley, South Lake Cdp, Onyx, Bodfish,
  Lake Isabella, Piutes and Mountain Mesa.

Flood waters are moving down Kelso Creek with serious levee
breaches along the creek. 

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Kelso Creek. This is a 
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Weldon, Squirrel Mountain Valley, South Lake Cdp, Onyx, Bodfish,
  Lake Isabella, Piutes and Mountain Mesa.

Flood waters are moving down Kelso Creek and several levees along
the creek have been breached. 

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.
Many roads may be flooded, impassable or washed out.


&&

LAT...LON 3571 11817 3548 11821 3542 11826 3540 11841
      3556 11845 3563 11844 3572 11839

$$

KD/BSO
834 
WGUS76 KHNX 070140
FFSHNX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
540 PM PST WED MAR 6 2019

CAC029-070345-
/O.CON.KHNX.FF.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190307T0345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kern CA-
540 PM PST WED MAR 6 2019

...CORRECTION TO FLASH FLOOD WARNING...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM PST FOR
NORTHEASTERN KERN COUNTY...

If you live or work in the Kelso Creek communities, please pay close 
attention to this message.

Due to recent weather, the flood control embankment along Kelso 
Creek may be impacted.

Local roads may flood, preventing residents in the Kelso Creek 
communities from leaving the area to seek alternative shelter.

Residents in the Kelso Creek communities of Powers Tract, Weldon 
Valley Ranchos and Valley Estates are recommended to evacuate as 
quickly as possible.

A recommended evacuation means that flooding is an imminent threat 
and all persons in the affected area are strongly advised to leave 
and seek shelter away from the area. A recommended evacuation will 
likely be the last warning given.

An evacuation center will be opened at the South Fork Middle School, 
5225 Kelso Valley Road in Weldon. As a safety precaution, do not 
drive or walk across moving water, mud, or other debris flow.

Additionally, if you have physical limitations and require 
evacuation transportation assistance, please call the Aging and 
Adult Services hotline at 1-855-264-6565.

Please make sure your neighbors are alerted. This message will be 
updated as the situation requires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to 
flooding or under an evacuation order.

&&

LAT...LON 3571 11817 3548 11821 3542 11826 3540 11841
      3556 11845 3563 11844 3572 11839

$$

KM/KD
783 
WGUS76 KHNX 070235
FFSHNX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
635 PM PST WED MAR 6 2019

CAC029-070345-
/O.CON.KHNX.FF.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190307T0345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kern CA-
635 PM PST WED MAR 6 2019

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM PST FOR
NORTHEASTERN KERN COUNTY...

If you live or work in the Kelso Creek communities, please pay close 
attention to this message.

Due to recent weather, the flood control embankment along Kelso 
Creek may be impacted. As of this time, the levee along Kelso Creek 
remains intact, according to Kern County Fire Department.

Local roads may flood, preventing residents in the Kelso Creek 
communities from leaving the area to seek alternative shelter.

Residents in the Kelso Creek communities of Powers Tract, Weldon 
Valley Ranchos and Valley Estates are recommended to evacuate as 
quickly as possible.

A recommended evacuation means that flooding is an imminent threat 
and all persons in the affected area are strongly advised to leave 
and seek shelter away from the area. A recommended evacuation will 
likely be the last warning given.

An evacuation center will be opened at the South Fork Middle School, 
5225 Kelso Valley Road in Weldon. As a safety precaution, do not 
drive or walk across moving water, mud, or other debris flow.

Additionally, if you have physical limitations and require 
evacuation transportation assistance, please call the Aging and 
Adult Services hotline at 1-855-264-6565.

Please make sure your neighbors are alerted. This message will be 
updated as the situation requires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3571 11817 3548 11821 3542 11826 3540 11841
      3556 11845 3563 11844 3572 11839

$$

BSO
522 
WGUS56 KHNX 070337
FFWHNX
CAC029-070545-
/O.EXT.KHNX.FF.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190307T0545Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
737 PM PST WED MAR 6 2019

The National Weather Service in Hanford CA has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Kern County in central California...

* Until 945 PM PST.

* If you live or work in the Kelso Creek communities, please pay 
  close attention to this message.

Due to recent weather, the flood control embankment along Kelso 
Creek may be impacted. As of this time, the levee along Kelso Creek 
remains intact, according to Kern County Fire Department.

Local roads may flood, preventing residents in the Kelso Creek 
communities from leaving the area to seek alternative shelter.

Residents in the Kelso Creek communities of Powers Tract, Weldon 
Valley Ranchos and Valley Estates are recommended to evacuate as 
quickly as possible.

A recommended evacuation means that flooding is an imminent threat 
and all persons in the affected area are strongly advised to leave 
and seek shelter away from the area. A recommended evacuation will 
likely be the last warning given.

An evacuation center will be opened at the South Fork Middle School, 
5225 Kelso Valley Road in Weldon. As a safety precaution, do not 
drive or walk across moving water, mud, or other debris flow.

Additionally, if you have physical limitations and require 
evacuation transportation assistance, please call the Aging and 
Adult Services hotline at 1-855-264-6565.

Please make sure your neighbors are alerted. This message will be 
updated as the situation requires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3571 11817 3548 11821 3542 11826 3540 11841
      3556 11845 3563 11844 3572 11839

$$

BSO
386 
WGUS76 KHNX 070411 RRA
FFSHNX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
811 PM PST WED MAR 6 2019

CAC029-070421-
/O.CAN.KHNX.FF.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190307T0545Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kern CA-
811 PM PST WED MAR 6 2019

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN KERN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

Flood waters have receded along Kelso Creek. Flooding is no longer 
expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any remaining 
road closures.

LAT...LON 3571 11817 3548 11821 3542 11826 3540 11841
      3556 11845 3563 11844 3572 11839

$$

BSO
Permalink to 201903070056-KHNX-WGUS56-FFWHNX
375 
WGUS56 KHNX 070056
FFWHNX
CAC029-070345-
/O.NEW.KHNX.FF.W.0010.190307T0056Z-190307T0345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
456 PM PST WED MAR 6 2019

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR KELSO CREEK!...

The National Weather Service in Hanford CA has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Kern County in central California...

* Until 745 PM PST.

** At 441 PM PST, emergency management reported a levee breach in 
the vicinity of Weldon and within the Kelso Creek watershed. This is 
 an EMERGENCY!
   
* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Weldon, Squirrel Mountain Valley, South Lake Cdp, Onyx, Bodfish,
  Lake Isabella, Piutes and Mountain Mesa.

Flood waters are moving down Kelso Creek with serious levee
breaches along the creek. 

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Kelso Creek. This is a 
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Weldon, Squirrel Mountain Valley, South Lake Cdp, Onyx, Bodfish,
  Lake Isabella, Piutes and Mountain Mesa.

Flood waters are moving down Kelso Creek and several levees along
the creek have been breached. 

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.
Many roads may be flooded, impassable or washed out.


&&

LAT...LON 3571 11817 3548 11821 3542 11826 3540 11841
      3556 11845 3563 11844 3572 11839

$$

KD/BSO
Permalink to 201903070140-KHNX-WGUS76-FFSHNX
834 
WGUS76 KHNX 070140
FFSHNX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
540 PM PST WED MAR 6 2019

CAC029-070345-
/O.CON.KHNX.FF.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190307T0345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kern CA-
540 PM PST WED MAR 6 2019

...CORRECTION TO FLASH FLOOD WARNING...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM PST FOR
NORTHEASTERN KERN COUNTY...

If you live or work in the Kelso Creek communities, please pay close 
attention to this message.

Due to recent weather, the flood control embankment along Kelso 
Creek may be impacted.

Local roads may flood, preventing residents in the Kelso Creek 
communities from leaving the area to seek alternative shelter.

Residents in the Kelso Creek communities of Powers Tract, Weldon 
Valley Ranchos and Valley Estates are recommended to evacuate as 
quickly as possible.

A recommended evacuation means that flooding is an imminent threat 
and all persons in the affected area are strongly advised to leave 
and seek shelter away from the area. A recommended evacuation will 
likely be the last warning given.

An evacuation center will be opened at the South Fork Middle School, 
5225 Kelso Valley Road in Weldon. As a safety precaution, do not 
drive or walk across moving water, mud, or other debris flow.

Additionally, if you have physical limitations and require 
evacuation transportation assistance, please call the Aging and 
Adult Services hotline at 1-855-264-6565.

Please make sure your neighbors are alerted. This message will be 
updated as the situation requires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to 
flooding or under an evacuation order.

&&

LAT...LON 3571 11817 3548 11821 3542 11826 3540 11841
      3556 11845 3563 11844 3572 11839

$$

KM/KD
Permalink to 201903070235-KHNX-WGUS76-FFSHNX
783 
WGUS76 KHNX 070235
FFSHNX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
635 PM PST WED MAR 6 2019

CAC029-070345-
/O.CON.KHNX.FF.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190307T0345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kern CA-
635 PM PST WED MAR 6 2019

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM PST FOR
NORTHEASTERN KERN COUNTY...

If you live or work in the Kelso Creek communities, please pay close 
attention to this message.

Due to recent weather, the flood control embankment along Kelso 
Creek may be impacted. As of this time, the levee along Kelso Creek 
remains intact, according to Kern County Fire Department.

Local roads may flood, preventing residents in the Kelso Creek 
communities from leaving the area to seek alternative shelter.

Residents in the Kelso Creek communities of Powers Tract, Weldon 
Valley Ranchos and Valley Estates are recommended to evacuate as 
quickly as possible.

A recommended evacuation means that flooding is an imminent threat 
and all persons in the affected area are strongly advised to leave 
and seek shelter away from the area. A recommended evacuation will 
likely be the last warning given.

An evacuation center will be opened at the South Fork Middle School, 
5225 Kelso Valley Road in Weldon. As a safety precaution, do not 
drive or walk across moving water, mud, or other debris flow.

Additionally, if you have physical limitations and require 
evacuation transportation assistance, please call the Aging and 
Adult Services hotline at 1-855-264-6565.

Please make sure your neighbors are alerted. This message will be 
updated as the situation requires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3571 11817 3548 11821 3542 11826 3540 11841
      3556 11845 3563 11844 3572 11839

$$

BSO
Permalink to 201903070337-KHNX-WGUS56-FFWHNX
522 
WGUS56 KHNX 070337
FFWHNX
CAC029-070545-
/O.EXT.KHNX.FF.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190307T0545Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
737 PM PST WED MAR 6 2019

The National Weather Service in Hanford CA has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Kern County in central California...

* Until 945 PM PST.

* If you live or work in the Kelso Creek communities, please pay 
  close attention to this message.

Due to recent weather, the flood control embankment along Kelso 
Creek may be impacted. As of this time, the levee along Kelso Creek 
remains intact, according to Kern County Fire Department.

Local roads may flood, preventing residents in the Kelso Creek 
communities from leaving the area to seek alternative shelter.

Residents in the Kelso Creek communities of Powers Tract, Weldon 
Valley Ranchos and Valley Estates are recommended to evacuate as 
quickly as possible.

A recommended evacuation means that flooding is an imminent threat 
and all persons in the affected area are strongly advised to leave 
and seek shelter away from the area. A recommended evacuation will 
likely be the last warning given.

An evacuation center will be opened at the South Fork Middle School, 
5225 Kelso Valley Road in Weldon. As a safety precaution, do not 
drive or walk across moving water, mud, or other debris flow.

Additionally, if you have physical limitations and require 
evacuation transportation assistance, please call the Aging and 
Adult Services hotline at 1-855-264-6565.

Please make sure your neighbors are alerted. This message will be 
updated as the situation requires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3571 11817 3548 11821 3542 11826 3540 11841
      3556 11845 3563 11844 3572 11839

$$

BSO
Permalink to 201903070411-KHNX-WGUS76-FFSHNX-RRA
386 
WGUS76 KHNX 070411 RRA
FFSHNX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
811 PM PST WED MAR 6 2019

CAC029-070421-
/O.CAN.KHNX.FF.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190307T0545Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kern CA-
811 PM PST WED MAR 6 2019

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN KERN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

Flood waters have receded along Kelso Creek. Flooding is no longer 
expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any remaining 
road closures.

LAT...LON 3571 11817 3548 11821 3542 11826 3540 11841
      3556 11845 3563 11844 3572 11839

$$

BSO

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