INYO, CA — Showers and thunderstorms over the past 24 hours have resulted in minor flooding and road closures around Panamint Springs. Continued showers this afternoon may lead to additional flooding in flood prone areas.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Inyo County in south central California...
* WHEN...Until 500 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 156 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Panamint Springs and Darwin. - Watch for flooded areas along CA 190 and Panamint Valley Rd. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Inyo, 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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