Flood Advisory — Fresno County, California
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 13 at 1:56PM PDT until August 13 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Eastern Fresno County in central California... * WHEN...Until 400 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * 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. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... McClure Meadow Ranger Station. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 13, 2026 at 4:56 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Hanford CA
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded areas. Find an alternate route. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Fresno County, California?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Fresno County?
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