KERN, CA — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Kern County in central California...
* WHEN...Until 345 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways, especially Hwy 14, 178 and 395. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1237 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Onyx, Walker Pass and Indian Wells Canyon. - Inyokern and China Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Kern, CA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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