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Mariposa County Issues Storm Alerts

MARIPOSA COUNTY–Officials in Mariposa County have issued several storm alerts for various areas being adversely affected by the winter storm that is currently impacting the area. Stay Indoors and Do Not Travel When Possible Due to the current storm and road conditions many areas within Mariposa County are receiving or anticipated to receive a large amount of rainfall. Many areas ...

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Evacuation Order For Bass Lake RV Resort

BASS LAKE — Madera County Sheriff has issued an evacuation order for Bass Lake RV Resort, 39744 Road 274, Bass Lake, due to flooding. There is an immediate threat to life. This is an evacuation order to leave now. The area is closed to public access. Take action immediately. If you require evacuation assistance, call 911. An evacuation shelter is ...

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National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Warnings

HANFORD — The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Flash Flood Warning for East Central Madera County and Northeastern Fresno County Until 2 PM PST. A FLASH FLOOD WARNING is in effect for this area until 2:00 PM PST. This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject ...

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Storm Watch January 9th, 2023

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Check below for weather alerts, road conditions including traffic collisions, closures and hazards, school closures, power outages and other emergencies as they happen. We will continue to update this article throughout the storm – stay safe!   School Closure North Fork school is canceled tomorrow due to weather and road conditions.   Mariposa County All shelter in place orders ...

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Sand and Sandbags Available for Local Residents

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MADERA COUNTY — To prepare residents for the coming storm, the Madera County Sheriff’s Department has released a list of the variety of locations where residents can pick up sand and or bags. Madera County provides 10 bags per resident. If you need additional bags, you can purchase them at a local hardware store. At all locations, you must provide ...

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Traffic Alert: Hwy 41 and Road 416

INDIAN LAKES–The California Highway Patrol is reporting a traffic collision has occurred on Highway 41 near Road 416. Two vehicles are involved and there is some lane blockage being reported. A tow truck is enroute. No injuries are being reported.   We will update this article if more information becomes available.  

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Traffic Alert: Hwy 41 And Tenaya Lodge

FISH CAMP–The California Highway Patrol is reporting a traffic collision has occurred on Highway 41 near Tenaya Lodge. A single vehicle is involved with no injuries being reported. All parties are out of the vehicle which is reportedly 50 feet down a cliff.   We will update this article as more information is available.  

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New Year’s Weekend 2023 Storm Watch

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Check below for road conditions including traffic collisions, closures and hazards, school closures, power outages and other emergencies as they happen. We will continue to update this article throughout the storm – stay safe!   There is a power outage affecting approximately 2200 people in Mariposa County from Ponderosa Basin to Bootjack to the Lushmeadows area. Estimated time of ...

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Traffic Alert: Traffic Collision Hwy 41 & Road 406

O’NEALS—The California Highway Patrol is reporting a traffic collision has occurred on Highway 41 near  Road 406. Traffic is being substantially affected.  A vehicle has overturned. Injuries are being reported and lane blockage. Please avoid the the area if possible. We will update this article when new information is available. UPDATE 6:25pm One way traffic control is in place UPDATE ...

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Traffic Alert: Traffic Collision Hwy 41 & Yosemite Springs Parkway

COARSEGOLD—The California Highway Patrol is reporting that a traffic collision has taken place on Highway 41 near Yosemite Springs Parkway. Two vehicles are involved and the Northbound lanes of the highway are affected. Traffic delays are occurring. Injuries are unknown at this time however an ambulance is enroute. Please avoid the area if possible. We will update this article when ...

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