Flood Advisory — Kern 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 11 at 2:24PM PDT until August 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Rock and mud slides. * WHERE...Southwestern Kern County in central California... * WHEN...Until 500 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 222 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Southwestern Kern County. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 11, 2026 at 5:24 PM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Hanford CA
Expires
August 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Kern 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 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Kern County?
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