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Flood Advisory
Issued: 11:48 PM Nov. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following county, Kern. * WHEN...Until 700 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 348 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.2 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 0.7 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bakersfield, Arvin, Shafter, Weedpatch, Lamont, Mettler, Rosedale, Edison and Oildale. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 11:43 PM Nov. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Borel burn scar in... North Central Kern County in central California... * Until 515 PM PST. * At 343 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Borel Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Borel Burn Scar. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Borel Burn Scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Bodfish. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches in the Borel Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places. If you encounter flood waters...climb to safety. Move away from recently burned areas. Life-threatening flooding of creeks, roads and normally dry arroyos is likely. The heavy rains will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep terrain, especially in and around these areas. 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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
Flood Advisory
Issued: 11:38 PM Nov. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following county, Kern. * WHEN...Until 700 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 337 PM PST, Local law enforcement reported heavy rain in Along Highway 58. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. - Along Highway 58. is the most likely place to experience minor flooding. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.0 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Tehachapi, Stallion Springs, Golden Hills, Water Canyon, Bear Valley Springs, Keene, Jawbone Canyon, Grapevine and Lebec. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 10:54 PM Nov. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following counties, Fresno, Kern and Kings. * WHEN...Until 600 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 254 PM PST, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Avenal, Coalinga, Huron, Kettleman City, Kettleman Hills, Lost Hills and Belridge. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 10:46 PM Nov. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following county, Kern. * WHEN...Until 500 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 246 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Taft, Maricopa, Dustin Acres, South Taft, Valley Acres, Taft Heights, Ford City, Tupman, Frazier Park, Pine Mountain Club and Lake Of The Woods. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 9:30 PM Nov. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Kern County in central California... * Until 430 PM PST. * At 130 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.3 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... California City and Laurel Mountain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED; EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...0.5-1 INCH IN 1 HOUR
Flood Advisory
Issued: 8:37 PM Nov. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the Kern and Tulare County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 430 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1235 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in Borel Burn Scar. Between 0.1 and 0.3 inches of rain have fallen. - Borel Burn Scar is the most likely place to experience minor flooding. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.3 to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bakersfield, Bodfish, Squirrel Mountain Valley, South Lake Cdp, Weldon, Onyx, Lake Isabella, Mountain Mesa, Wofford Heights, Breckenridge Mtn, Democrat, Kernville, Piutes and Riverkern. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Move away from recently burned areas. Life-threatening flooding of creeks, roads and normally dry arroyos is likely. The heavy rains will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep terrain, especially in and around these areas. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. &&
Flood Warning
Issued: 8:20 PM Nov. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including Willow Springs and Mojave in Kern County. * WHEN...Until 500 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1219 PM PST, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mojave. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. &&
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