Flooding remains a dire concern in Central California — and more rain is on the way

Days after the latest heavy storm passed through, rising waters are continuing to spur evacuation orders and flood warnings across Central Californ...

March 23, 2023
5:52 AM

Days after the latest heavy storm passed through, rising waters are continuing to spur evacuation orders and flood warnings across Central California — and still more rain is forecast for early next week. In Porterville, residents in two areas along the swollen Tule River have been ordered to evacuate, and the stretch of river between them spanning about 5 miles is under an evacuation warning. Overflow from nearby Lake Success upstream has already flooded dozens of homes in the area. Snowmelt from the mountains is feeding the frigid floodwater, which was waist-high Wednesday in some homes near a breach in the Tule River.

Terry Castleman