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Announcements
Officials prepare for localized flooding as Lake Kaweah reaches capacity and Terminus Dam activates spillway.
The county is focused on restoring access for stranded residents as quickly as possible. Crews are actively working to make bridges passable on a temporary emergency basis at a minimum.
News in brief, closures, contacts…
If you need information on the recent storms and flooding occurring in Tulare County, please call the Tulare County Flood Hotline at (559) 802-9791.
Avoid travel to the valley starting this evening. The city has declared a state of emergency due to anticipated flooding.
Lake Kaweah, is nearing capacity due to the recent rainfall, and the spillway is expected to become operational. The dam structure is in good working condition and working as designed.
Another storm is coming, and it is time to stock up again in preparation for potential isolation. For supplies, go to the Arts Center (4pm) and Fire Station 14 (all afternoon).
Food delivery! The Bread Basket needs help unloading and bagging food starting at about 12:45pm today.
While the parks are currently closed to visitors, we do want to reach out to you, our neighbors, to let you know what we’re doing on our end.
If flood waters impacted your home, here is some important guidance from Tulare County HHSA.
CalTrans plans to reopen 198 with complete and full access today, 11 March, by 2pm at the latest.