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City of Tehachapi
Thursday August 4th, 2022 :: 01:45 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Flash Flood Warning until 03:15PM

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Kern County in central California...

* Until 315 PM PDT.

* At 144 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. 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... Squirrel Mountain Valley, Bodfish, South Lake Cdp, Weldon, Lake Isabella, Mountain Mesa, Wofford Heights and Kernville.

* AFFECTED AREAS: KERN, CA

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
City of Tehachapi
220 W C St
Tehachapi, CA 93561

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 661-822-2222

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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