Large water releases from Pine Flat Dam resulted in flooding along portions of the Kings River between June 18 and June 29. Evacuations began at Riverland RV park near Kingsburg on June 18.
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The episode as NWS HNX wrote it up.
Large water releases from Pine Flat Dam resulted in flooding along portions of the Kings River between June 18 and June 29. Evacuations began at Riverland RV park near Kingsburg on June 18. A levee breech near the Kings River Country Club near Kingsburg occurred on June 23 followed by a second breech just downstream of the first levee breech on June 24. As a result of the second breech, 90 homes were threatened by flooding in Tulare County. 300 people were evacuated as water ponded up to 12 feet deep around homes and 7 structures were damaged. A sandbagging operation took place on June 24 and June 25 in Tulare County on on June 25 and June 26 using over 1000 sandbags. Releases were cut back at Pine Flat Dam on June 26 and the flooding downstream receded by June 29.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Hanford, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 19, 3:11 PM PST, 1 hour 49 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley - Hanford CA 411 PM PDT Mon Jun 19 2017 .SYNOPSIS...A strong ridge of high pressure will maintain very hot conditions across the area through at least Thursday with near record temperatures. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms are possible along the Sierra crest each day. && .DISCUSSION...The heat wave continues as strong high pressure centered over Arizona dominates the region. Temperatures trends are generally running up 3-5 degrees from this time yesterday. High temperatures across the San Joaquin Valley, lower foothills and Kern County Desert are on track to generally top out from 105-110 degrees with a few of the typically hotter locations reaching around 112 degrees. As of 3 PM, record highs for the day have already been tied at Fresno and Bakersfield. So these will almost certainly be broken later this afternoon. The Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect through Thursday with little change in temperatures. Record highs over the next few days are a little higher, but may still be tied or possibly even broken. A minor cooling trend is expected beginning Friday as the ridge weakens. But it will still be very hot with most of the lower elevations still into the triple digits through the weekend. This Heat Wave remains a serious concern as prolonged exposure to these temperatures, especially after a period of unseasonably cool weather, will increase the risk of heat related illnesses. Children, the elderly, and people with chronic ailments are the most susceptible to heat related illness. Heat exhaustion, cramps, or in extreme cases, heat stroke can result from prolonged exposure to these conditions. Also, area waterways are running very cold and fast, increasing the risk for hypothermia, and water rescues. Pets, crops, and livestock will also require extra care through the hot weather. In addition to the heat risks, a stagnant air mass will lead to worsening air quality in the San Joaquin Valley. Daytime heating has led to some cumulus development again over the Sierra, but unlike yesterday, no showers or storms as of yet. Models indicate enough mid level moisture to maintain a slight chance around the Sierra crest each day through Thursday. && .AVIATION... Isolated thunderstorms can be expected over the higher elevations of the Sierra through 06Z Tuesday. Otherwise, VFR conditions will prevail across the central California interior during the next 24 hours. && .AIR QUALITY ISSUES... On Tuesday June 20 2017...Unhealthy for sensitive groups in Fresno...Kern...Kings and Tulare Counties and Sequoia National Park and Forest. Further information is available at Valleyair.org && .CERTAINTY... The level of certainty for days 1 and 2 is high. The level of certainty for days 3 through 7 is high. Certainty levels include low...medium...and high. Please visit www.weather.gov/hnx/certainty.php for additional information an/or to provide feedback. && .HNX Watches/Warnings/Advisories... Excessive Heat Warning until 11 PM PDT Thursday CAZ089>095-098-099. && public...DCH avn/fw...JEB synopsis...DCH weather.gov/hanford
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
5 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Riverbend and Kings Canyon RV Park near Sanger flooded as the result of large water releases along the Kings River.
Flooding occurred at the Riverland RV resort between Kingsburg and Traver as the result of a levee breech on the Kings River which occurred on June 19.
A levee breech occurred along an irrigation canal near Grangeville. The report was received from the California Department of Water Resources after being reported by Kings County Sheriff Deputies.
Flooding was reported by an NWS employee along the Kings River just south of the bridge on Manning Ave at the adjacent RV Park on the west side of Reedley.
A levee breech was reported by emergency officials along the Kings River east of Kingsburg.
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