Eastern Madera County — On July 18, 2023, CAL FIRE named Yosemite/Sequoia Resource Conservation & Development Council (YSRCDC) the winner of Grant 5GA21213. The award recognizes the project Eastern Madera County 2023 Winter Storm Fire Hazard Mitigation, which aids residents’ properties with hazardous fuel reduction and defensible space clearing of storm-related wood debris from the severe winter storms of 2023, ...

MADERA COUNTY–Over the past several weeks, residents of Northern California have been experiencing repeated Atmospheric River flows that have caused torrential rains and record-breaking snowfall. For many residents, this has caused extreme damage, even destruction, to their homes, outbuildings, properties, and driveways. Due to the damage, California State Governor Gavin Newsom requested a major presidential disaster declaration to support ongoing ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues to clear a slide caused by recent weather activity on State Route 140 in Mariposa County. Route 140 is closed approximately 15 miles east of Briceburg. However, motorists can travel around the slide area via a detour on Route 140 at Foresta and El Portal roads. The initial scaling is ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The National Weather Service Hanford Office has issued an Areal Flood Watch for the Serra Foothills in effect from 5:00 pm Wednesday, March 28th, through late Wednesday night. The following areas are included: Mariposa Madera Foothills Mariposa Madera Lower Sierra Tulare Foothills Fresno Tulare Lower Sierra South End Sierra Foothills South End of the Lower Sierra Auberry North Fork ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting  an atmospheric river storm will move into our area late Monday night into very early Tuesday  morning. Currently, a Winter Storm Watch is in effect for this storm but it will likely be upgraded to a Warning later today. A Wind Advisory will also be in effect for tomorrow. This storm ...

STOCKTON – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is performing the following highway closures due to storm-related activity. Closure updates and locations are below as of Thursday, March 16, 2023, as of 8:00 a.m. MARIPOSA COUNTY: • One-way traffic control on SR-49 at Bagby Vista Point for slide removal. There is no ETO. • Full highway closure of SR-140 from ...

COARSEGOLD–The Madera County Sheriff’s Office has issued an EVACUATION WARNING for the following areas: *Cavin Lane Area, to include: – Cavin Lane – Shadow Creek Road – Vinnard Drive – Deer Path Circle – Venado Drive – Venado Court – Quail Mountain Way – Mattie Fhy Road – Winners Circle Drive – Mattie Fhy Court – Holly Lane The Madera ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The National Weather Service Hanford Office is warning residents that more rain, flooding, and high winds are on the way for our area and most of Northern California. Combined with all the snow and rain, we’ve already received, we can expect more problems, including flooding, power outages, and traffic issues. Precipitation will begin Monday night and increase in intensity ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY–The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office has announced the following Evacuation Warning and Shelter in Place orders: Yosemite West An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued for the Yosemite West Area. At this time there is the potential for roadway hazards that may impact residents’ ability to leave the area. Should you choose to stay, be aware that rescue or lifesaving ...

AHWAHNEE–A Shelter in Place has been issued for the following locations: MDC-E019-B: Road 620 – Carter Creek Area MDC-E011-C: Femmon Ranch Road. This is due to Road 620 being flooded in two places:  Before Femmon Ranch Road on Road 628 and Carter Creek on Road 62. Go to maderaaware.com for an interactive map with current evacuation status and road closures. ...