Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Rain and Snowmelt in... Northeastern Kern County in central California... Southeastern Tulare County in central California...

* Until 145 PM PST.

* At 1044 AM PST, trained weather spotters reported heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Rapid snowmelt is also occurring and will add to the flooding. This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Kernville. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Bodfish, Lake Isabella, Riverkern, Kernville and Wofford Heights.

* AFFECTED AREAS: KERN, CA ... TULARE, CA

Instructions:

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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.