- In force from
- Oct 11, 6:02 AM PDT
- Until
- Oct 11, 7:30 AM PDT
- Issued
- Oct 11, 4:33 AM PDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 11, 6:02 AM PDT
- Office
- Las Vegas, NV
- Number
- 52 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe, Immediate, Likely
- Where
- CA
FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM PDT THIS MORNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL INYO COUNTY
At 602 AM PDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that heavy rain was falling across the warned area. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
- Hazard
- Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding.
- Source
- Radar and automated gauges.
- Impact
- Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells and Texas Springs Campground.
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
Places under it Furnace Creek
Read the platesFlash flood FB-EVT-100How to read a warning FB-STN-001
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